Comparison of two ultrasound techniques in identifying the cricothyroid membrane in patients with abnormal necks

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Specialty: Anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and pain management, Primary sub-specialty: Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management; UKCRC code/ Disease: Respiratory/ Other diseases of upper respiratory tract; Signs and Symptoms; Neck pathology

• Registration Number: ISRCTN11036029
• Lead Sponsor: Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-01-31
• Study Completion: 2017-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified