Comparing airway management techniques during in-hospital cardiac arrest

Hospital Airway Resuscitation Trial

NIH-funded research Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-10925328

This study is looking at two different ways to help people breathe during a cardiac arrest in the hospital, to see which method works better for improving survival and reducing complications.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionAlbert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Bronx, United States)
Project IDNIH-10925328 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the effectiveness of different airway management techniques used during in-hospital cardiac arrest, specifically comparing endotracheal intubation and supraglottic airway placement. The study will involve a cluster-randomized trial across various community hospitals, where patients experiencing cardiac arrest will receive one of the two airway management strategies. By analyzing patient outcomes, the research aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for best practices in emergency airway management. The goal is to improve survival rates and reduce complications associated with cardiac arrest in hospitalized patients.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized patients aged 21 years and older who experience a cardiac arrest.

Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survival rates and better outcomes for patients experiencing cardiac arrest in hospitals.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for supraglottic airway management in out-of-hospital settings, but this specific approach in the in-hospital context is novel.

Where this research is happening

Bronx, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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