Improving safety during tracheal intubations for critically ill children in the ICU
Official title: Smart checklist implementation for pediatric tracheal intubations in the ICU- multicenter study: SMART PICU
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10909270 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful digital checklist to make tracheal intubations safer for critically ill children in pediatric ICUs, so medical teams can better manage each child's unique needs and reduce the chances of complications during the procedure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $399,633 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS029188-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909270 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill children in the ICU who require tracheal intubation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not critically ill or do not require tracheal intubation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of tracheal intubations (TIs) in critically ill children by implementing a digital Smart Checklist in pediatric ICUs. The checklist is designed to assist medical teams by providing prompts based on individual patient characteristics and displaying critical airway information directly from electronic health records. By addressing the high risk of adverse airway outcomes during TIs, this project aims to improve team performance and ultimately reduce complications associated with these procedures. The study will involve multiple pediatric ICUs to ensure a broad application of the findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce complications and improve outcomes for critically ill children undergoing tracheal intubation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives have shown promise in improving safety during tracheal intubations in pediatric settings, indicating that this approach could lead to meaningful advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nishisaki, Akira — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Nishisaki, Akira
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.