Impact of Using a Cuffed Endotracheal Tube on Limiting the Risk of Airway Fire

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of using a cuffed endotracheal tube (ETT) on the oxygen concentration in the oropharynx during adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, or adenotonsillectomy. The study hypothesis is that inflation of the cuff on the ETT will eliminate contamination of the oropharynx with the inspired anesthetic gases and decrease the oxygen concentration in the oropharynx.

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Key information

Conditions

Adenoidectomy Adenotonsillectomy Tonsillectomy

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients undergoing adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, or adenotonsillectomy.

Exclusion criteria

Airway anomalies or cardiac conditions that have the potential for a complicated anesthesia induction.

Treatment and study plan

Cuffed ETT

Other

Kimberly Clark

Uncuffed ETT

Other

Kimberly Clark

Primary outcomes

Difference in oxygen concentration in the oropharynx between cuffed and uncuffed ETT.

Time frame: 4-5 minutes after induction

The oxygen and sevoflurane (anesthetic agent) concentration of the oropharynx would be measured during positive pressure ventilation immediately after intubation and then 4-5 mins. after anesthetic induction when the patient resumes spontaneous ventilation.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Jan 28, 2011
Registry last updated: Jan 31, 2012

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