Measuring air volumes delivered during in-hospital cardiac arrest
Measurement of Tidal Volumes Achieved With Tracheal Tubes and Laryngeal Mask Airways During in Hospital Cardiac Arrest.
This study tests how much air gets delivered to patients' lungs during CPR in the hospital to see which airway devices work best for helping them breathe.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bath, Banes) |
| Trial ID | NCT06580652 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the actual volumes of air delivered to patients' lungs during resuscitation attempts for in-hospital cardiac arrest. It compares the effectiveness of different airway devices used by rescuers to provide ventilation. Using a non-intrusive device, the study measures airflow in real-time while patients are undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Participants will be those already enrolled in the AIRWAYS-3 trial, ensuring a consistent approach to patient care and data collection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest and require advanced airway management.
Not a fit: Patients under 18, those who are pregnant, or individuals with a functioning tracheostomy will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve resuscitation techniques and outcomes for patients experiencing cardiac arrest.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is based on existing protocols, the specific measurement of air volumes during resuscitation is a novel aspect that has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * As per AIRWAYS-3 trial: * In-hospital cardiac arrest, attended by the hospital cardiac arrest team in response to a cardiac arrest call (2222 or equivalent), and when a clinician permitted to undertake both tracheal intubation and supraglottic airway placement (so that either intervention can be delivered) is present * Undergoing resuscitation and requiring advanced airway management in the opinion of the trained clinician responsible for randomisation Exclusion Criteria: * As per AIRWAYS-3 trial * Patients who have a cardiac arrest outside hospital and who are transported to the hospital in ongoing cardiac arrest * People who are not a hospital inpatient (e.g. visitor, relative, staff or outpatient) * Patients who are already tracheally intubated at the time of eligibility assessment * Patients known to be pregnant * Patients with a functioning tracheostomy
Where this trial is running
Bath, Banes
- Royal United Hospital Bath — Bath, Banes, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: James Penketh
- Email: jpenketh@nhs.net
- Phone: 07973504245
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.