Using ultrasound to help place breathing tubes in children
Role of Point of Care Ultrasound in Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Placement in Children
This study tests if using ultrasound can help doctors correctly place breathing tubes in children during surgery to make the process safer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tanta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tanta) |
| Trial ID | NCT04216199 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of point of care ultrasound in confirming the correct placement of endotracheal tubes in children during anesthetic procedures. The approach focuses on utilizing ultrasound technology to enhance the accuracy of intubation, potentially reducing complications associated with misplacement. The study will involve children under 18 years who require endotracheal intubation, and it aims to provide a reliable method for ensuring proper tube placement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children under 18 years who need endotracheal intubation.
Not a fit: Patients over 18 years or those with significant neck or lung pathology may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could significantly reduce the risk of complications from incorrectly placed endotracheal tubes in pediatric patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of ultrasound in various medical applications has shown promise, this specific approach to endotracheal tube placement in children is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children below 18 years needing endotracheal intubation. Exclusion Criteria: * Age more than 18 years. * Patients with significant neck or lung pathology. * Patients with elective intubation
Where this trial is running
Tanta
- Sherief Abd-Elsalam — Tanta, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fekry khater, Msc — Emergency medicine department - Alazhar University
- Study coordinator: Sherief Abd-Elsalam, ass. prof.
- Email: sheriefabdelsalam@yahoo.com
- Phone: 00201147773440
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.