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Clinical Trials/ISRCTN11036029
ISRCTN11036029Completed未知

Comparison of sagittal versus transverse ultrasound techniques in identifying the cricothyroid membrane in subjects with neck pathology: A diagnostic accuracy study

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0 sites48 target enrollmentStarted: January 31, 2017Last updated:

Trial Snapshot

Phase
未知
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
48

Study Overview

Brief Summary

Abstract results see attached file 33124 Abstract.pdf (added 17/08/2022) Poster results see attached file 33124 Poster.pdf (added 17/08/2022)

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • Training subjects (n = 1):
  • 1. Between the ages of 18-80 years old either male or female
  • 2. Able to give informed consent
  • 3. Healthy volunteer
  • Study subjects (n = 2):
  • 1. Between the ages of 18-80 years old either male or female
  • 2. Able to give informed consent
  • 3. Has neck pathology/ previous neck surgery or irradiation
  • Research Participants (n = 45):
  • 1. Anaesthetic trainees (ST3 and above), NCCG and consultants proficient in handling the ultrasound either for vascular access or regional anaesthesia.
  • 2. Between the ages of 18-80 years old either male or female
  • 3. Able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Training subjects (n1):
  • 1. Have neck pathology
  • 2. Previous neck surgery or irradiation.
  • 3. Medically unstable
  • 4. Unable to tolerate lying flat or extending the neck for a prolonged period of time
  • Study subjects (n2):
  • 1. Medically unstable
  • 2. Unable to tolerate lying flat or extending the neck for a prolonged period of time
  • Research Participants (n45):
  • Have used the ultrasound in identifying the cricothyroid membrane within the past 1 year.

Investigators

Sponsor
Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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