Using templates to improve emergency airway equipment preparation
Evaluation and Comparison of Cognitive Aids in Emergency Airway Equipment Preparation: the Randomized, Controlled Template Airway Trial
This study tests if using a template helps ICU and anesthesia nurses prepare emergency airway equipment faster compared to their usual methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mainz, Rhineland-Palatine) |
| Trial ID | NCT06400693 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial compares the time required to prepare emergency airway management equipment with and without the use of a template. Participants, who are nurses from the intensive care unit and anesthesia nurses, will be randomized to prepare equipment using either a template or standard methods on separate days. The study evaluates three methods of airway management: endotracheal intubation, supraglottic airway device, and oral fiberoptic intubation. Each participant will undergo multiple measurements to assess the efficiency of preparation in their usual work environment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nurses aged 18 and older who work in intensive care or anesthesia at the University Medical Centre of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
Not a fit: Patients who are not nurses or do not work at the specified medical center will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce preparation times for emergency airway management, potentially improving patient outcomes in critical situations.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of templates in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown that structured approaches can improve efficiency in emergency medical procedures.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 years and older * written informed consent * Qualification as a nurse (ICU or anesthesia) * employed with University Medical Centre of Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Mainz Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where this trial is running
Mainz, Rhineland-Palatine
- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Medical Centre of Johannes Gutenberg University — Mainz, Rhineland-Palatine, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katharina Epp, M.D. — Employee
- Study coordinator: Katharina Epp, M.D.
- Email: kathaepp@uni-mainz.de
- Phone: 00491624077185
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.