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NCT Number: NCT01851317

The Relationship Between Patients' Head Position and ETT Intracuff Pressure

This study is designed to investigate the relationship between patients' position and endotracheal tube intracuff pressure in the pediatric population.

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Key information

Conditions

Patients Undergoing ENT Surgery With Cuffed ETT

Age range

Up to 17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Nationwide Children's

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

About this study

There are currently no data in the literature as to the effect of changes in head position on CP. As the cuff is located in the patients' trachea, the shape of the patents' trachea may be change depending on the position of the patient's head and therefore, the CP may also change. If the intracuff pressure will increase as the patient's head is moved into a flexed or extended position, these patients may be at risk for tracheal damage. The investigators will prospectively evaluate the relationship between the patient's head position and CP in patients undergoing otolaryngological surgery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age less than 18 years
  • Undergoing otolaryngological surgery with endotracheal intubation

Exclusion criteria

  • Patient who is intubated with an uncuffed endotracheal tube
  • Patients who have a limitation for movement of the neck or concerns of the stability of the cervical spine

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Endotracheal tube intracuff pressure

    Time frame: 1 day

    An intracuff pressure ≥ 30 cmH2O may compromise the tracheal mucosal perfusion and result in tracheal damage.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Relationship Between Patients' Position and Endotracheal Tube Intracuff Pressure in Pediatric Population

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
May 10, 2013
Registry last updated
Dec 13, 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.