Can Neck Circumference Measurements Less Than 43cm or Greater Than 43cm Predict Difficulty of Tracheal Intubation?

NCT ID: NCT01191658

Last Updated: 2011-07-15

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-08-31

Study Completion Date

2010-12-31

Brief Summary

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The circumference of a person's neck is a useful predictor of difficulty of insertion of a breathing tube.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Neck Circumference, Difficulty of Tracheal Intubation

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1-4
* Receiving general endotracheal anesthesia for surgery

Exclusion Criteria

* Limited range of motion of the neck or jaw
* Cervical spine injuries
* Upper airway pathology
* Previous facial trauma, or goiter
* Patients receiving regional anesthesia or anesthesia other than general, endotracheal anesthesia
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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CAMC Health System

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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CAMC Institute

Locations

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Charleston Area Medical Center

Charleston, West Virginia, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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10-07-2252

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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