Studies in the medical literature underline the importance of monitoring the pressure of the balloon and the relationship with the incidence cited on the pain and discomfort related to the gesture of the upper airways. There are no formal recommendations in the literature, the French Society of Anesthesia and Resuscitation (SFAR) recommends monitoring the pressure intraoperatively except after intubation. It would be interesting to see and thus make an inventory of the practices, to reiterate the importance of monitoring throughout the gesture and at the change of position to avoid either micro-inhalation linked to under pressure of the balloon or overpressure which causes a potential risk of tracheal injury.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria:
* Elderly patient ≥ 18 years old
* Patient who has a scheduled spine intervention in the prone position from January 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023
* Intubated patient with endotracheal tube under mechanical ventilation
* Sedation and curarization
* ASA 1, 2 and 3
* Duration of surgery \> 1 hour
* Subject not objecting to the reuse of their data for the purposes of this research.
Exclusion criteria:
* Subject who expressed their opposition to participating in the study
* ASA 4, difficult intubation and emergency
* Lung pathologies (asthma, COPD, tracheomalacia)
* Severe heart failure
* Septic, cardiogenic or volume shock
* Morbid obesity (BMI \>40)
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.