Ultrasound and Pediatric Endotracheal Tube Size

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

101 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-04-30

Study Completion Date

2013-09-30

Brief Summary

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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the ultrasonographic airway measurement in pediatric patients to compare the correct size of an uncuffed endotracheal tube (ETT) with the minimal transverse airway diameter (MTAD) with tube size predicted by different age-related formulas and diameter of little finger.

Previous studies already showed that a prediction of pediatric ETT is possible with the ultrasonographic measurement of the MTAD. In this study measurements are performed at three predefined anatomic structures of the airway with each of These at two airway pressures.

The investigators hypothesize that one of the specific measurements predicts the fitting ETT size better than age-related formulas or diameter of little finger.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Intubation With Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* signed informed consent by the legal guadian
* elective surgery requiring endotracheal intubation

Exclusion Criteria

* missing informed consent
* allergy to ultrasound gel

Maximum Eligible Age

6 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Responsible Party

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Christoph Schramm, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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University of Heidelberg

Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Site Status

Countries

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Germany

Other Identifiers

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S021/2013

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id