RecruitingNot Applicable

Two Bedside Ultrasound Techniques and Standard Methods for Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Insertion in Intensive Care Patients

Egypt70 participantsStarted 2023-10-01

Plain-language summary

This cross-sectional observational study aims to predict the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography using suprasternal and subxiphoid methods to confirm the correct placement of endotracheal tubes compared to standard methods in intensive care patients.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients \> 18 years old. * Both sex. * All patients requiring prophylactic airway management e.g (patient with Glasgow Coma Scale \<8) with endotracheal intubation in the intensive care unit. Exclusion Criteria: * An abnormal airway anatomy. * Tracheal or endobronchial lesion. * Significant cervical trauma. * Cervical abnormality. * Neck swelling. * Patients who need cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

What they're measuring

Accuracy to predict correct placement

Timeframe: 5 minutes after placement of endotracheal tube

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06510387

SponsorTanta University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-01

Contact for this trial

Eman E Abuharga, MBBCH

00201207235924 eman171629_pg@med.tanta.edu.eg

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