Difficult orotracheal intubation carries a risk of hemodynamic collapse, neurological sequelae secondary to cerebral anoxia or death. Anesthetic scores and predictive indices are used to predict difficulties and avoid complications for usual tracheal intubation. However, existing indices are not adapted to selective bronchial intubations.
The aim of the study is to determine the incidence of unexpected difficult SBI using conventional screening tests. It is a prospective descriptive epidemiological monocentric study comparing two groups of patients (selective vs. non selective intubations).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* For adult patients : age greater than or equal to 18 years
* Patients with thoracic, cardiac, vascular or plastic surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Intubations performed before admission to the operating room or catheterization room;
* Patient whose age is less than 18 years
* Traditional re-intubation at the end of the procedure after a selective lung IOT;
* Selective re-intubation in a patient previously intubated on arrival at the operating theater;
* IOT in other departments of the HML (intensive care, Pulmonary Postoperative Unit (UPOP), bronchoscopy, hospitalization services, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), etc.).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.