Airway management practices in Dutch emergency departments

A Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Airway Management in Emergency Departments in the Netherlands.

Observational Frisius Medisch Centrum · NCT06558630

This study looks at how emergency departments in the Netherlands manage airways and intubation to see how well it works and what risks are involved for patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorFrisius Medisch Centrum Academic / other
Locations1 site (Leeuwarden)
Trial IDNCT06558630 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to describe the practices, success rates, and safety of airway management, specifically endotracheal intubation, in emergency departments across the Netherlands. It focuses on the planning, preparation, and execution of interventions to maintain patients' airways, which is critical in emergency care. The study will collect data on the incidence of complications associated with intubation, such as airway trauma and desaturation, to better understand the risks involved in these procedures in the emergency setting.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are all patients who undergo airway management in the emergency department.

Not a fit: Patients who undergo airway management outside of the emergency department, such as in the operating room, will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve airway management practices and patient outcomes in emergency departments.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on airway management practices in Dutch emergency departments, similar studies in other regions have highlighted the importance of understanding and improving these practices.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients who undergo airway management in the ED.

Exclusion Criteria:

* ED patients that undergo airway management outside of the ED (e.g. operation room), will be excluded

Where this trial is running

Leeuwarden

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Endotracheal IntubationEmergency departmentAirway management
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.