Shape and Dimensions of the Upper Airway in Infants Using Computed Tomography Imaging
- Conditions
- Child
- Registration Number
- NCT02925169
- Lead Sponsor
- King Fahad Medical City
- Brief Summary
Cricoid is considered the narrowest part with the shape of airway defined as elliptical with the subglottis as the narrowest region.
This study using imaging modality (2D CT images) is done to determine any differences in airway shape between infants and children, and to evaluate the dimensional transition between the subglottic area and the cricoid ring.
- Detailed Description
Using imaging modalities (CT, MRI), the funnel-shape of the airway in children has been questioned and subglottis rather than cricoid is considered the narrowest part with the shape of airway defined as elliptical with the subglottis as the narrowest region.
This is the first study using imaging modality (2D CT images) to determine the airway shape and dimensions in neonates and infants. The purpose of this investigation was to determine any differences in airway shape between infants and children, and to evaluate the dimensional transition between the subglottic area and the cricoid ring.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
- Neonates and infants.
Patients with tracheostomy, tracheo-esophageal fistulas lung collapse mediastinal masses diaphragmatic hernias chest masses intubated patients patients, preterm infants syndromic patients patients with primary lung diseases
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Shape of airway in neonates and infants 1 month
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
King Fahad Medical City
🇸🇦Riyadh, Saudi Arabia