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Comparison Between the Oro-Helical Length Technique and the 7-8-9 Rule in Determination of the Ideal Endotracheal Tube Insertion Depth in Neonates

Egypt120 participantsStarted 2019-11-15

Plain-language summary

This study was conducted on neonates needing intubation; Group A,: the ETT insertion depth was estimated according to the OHL method. Group B,: the ETT insertion depth was estimated according to the 7-8-9 method.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day – 28 Days

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Full term and preterm neonates who were admitted to NICU and needing endotracheal intubation for invasive mechanical ventilation or administration of surfactant. * Delivery room intubations were not included as infants are not routinely weighed prior to resuscitation at our hospital. However, infants intubated in the delivery room who were subsequently intubated in the NICU were eligible for inclusion in our study. Exclusion Criteria: \- 1. Major upper or lower airway anomalies. 2. Infants with craniofacial, vertebral anomalies. 3. Significant congenital anomalies including cardiac, abdominal or respiratory. 4\. Neonates those whose parents declined consent were excluded from the study.

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

the proportion of ETTs in abnormal position for each of both insertion depth prediction methods.

Timeframe: 28 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04483895

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12-21

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Who can participate

Age range

1 Day – 28 Days

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.