CompletedNot Applicable

The Changes of ETT Cuff Pressures After Head and Neck Positions Placed for Adenotonsillectomy and Tonsillectomy in Children

Turkey (Türkiye)140 participantsStarted 2019-08-01

Plain-language summary

The main purpose of this study was to assess the effect of each of position (neck extension by under-shoulder pillow and Crowe-Davis retractor use) during adenoidectomy and adenotonsillectomy on the intracuff pressure of ETTs in children.

Who can participate

Age range0 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I- II * Elective tonsillectomy/ adenotonsillectomy under general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Older than 18 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status \|\>II * Nasotracheal intubation * Peroperative tracheotomy requirements * Respiratory tract infection.

What they're measuring

Intracuff Pressure

Timeframe: 0th minute (just after the positioning from neutral to surgical position)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05364281

SponsorIstanbul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-03-01

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