Using bag-mask ventilation to prevent low oxygen levels during intubation in emergency situations.
Bag-Mask Ventilation to PreVent Hypoxemia during Tracheal Intubation in the Emergency Department: A Clinical Trial
This study is looking at how well using a bag-mask to help patients breathe can prevent low oxygen levels during intubation in the emergency room, and it's aimed at helping critically ill adults who need breathing support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914977 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of bag-mask ventilation in preventing hypoxemia during tracheal intubation in emergency department settings. The study aims to adapt methodologies from intensive care to the fast-paced environment of emergency care, focusing on critically ill adults who require mechanical ventilation. By comparing outcomes in patients receiving bag-mask ventilation versus those who do not, the research seeks to improve patient safety and outcomes during a critical procedure. The principal investigator, Dr. Jonathan Casey, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of emergency care through innovative trial designs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill adults who require intubation in emergency department settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or do not require intubation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of hypoxemia and other complications during intubation in emergency settings, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in intensive care have shown that bag-mask ventilation can prevent hypoxemia, but this research aims to determine if those findings apply in emergency departments, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Casey, Jonathan Dale — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Casey, Jonathan Dale
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 below.