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NCT Number: NCT04409652

Head Position on Preventing Emergence Cough

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of head position on prevent the emergence cough followed by endotracheal extubation.

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Key information

Conditions

Gallbladder Diseases Biliary Tract Diseases Digestive System Diseases

Age range

19 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine

Suwon, South Korea

About this study

During endotrachl intubaion, the sniffing postion is most commonly recommended. However, the head position to reduce the emergence cough followed by endotracheal extubation was not confirmed yet. Considering the endotracheal tube vector, head elevation with pillow is thought to be acceptable more.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Operation schedule of laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Must be performed under general anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

  • BMI > 30 kg/m2
  • Respiratory infection
  • Uncontrolled hypertension

Treatment and study plan

Head on bed

Procedure

During emergence, head is kept on bed without pillow.

Head on pillow

Procedure

During emergence, head is kept on pillow.

Primary outcomes

  1. The severity of cough

    Time frame: during extubation

    0: no cough, 1:single 2: more than one episode of non-sustained cough, 3: sustained and repetitive cough

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ajou University School of Medicine

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jun 1, 2020
Registry last updated
Nov 9, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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