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NCT Number: NCT01373437

Ultrasonography in Confirming Proper Position of Endotracheal Tube

The purpose of this study is to assess the applicability of using ultrasonography in confirmation of the position of the endotracheal tube (ETT) after intubated to patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Endotracheal Tube Wrongly Placed During Anesthetic Procedure Disease Attributes Emergencies Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Anesthesiology Department

Bangkok, 10700, Thailand

About this study

To assess the applicability of using ultrasonography as compared to routine portable CXR in confirmation of ETT position.

To determine the accuracy of ultrasonography in measuring the depth of ETT as compare to standard CXR method.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • age >18 years old with either endotracheal or nasotracheal intubation
  • having normal airway anatomy
  • performed portable CXR after intubation

Exclusion criteria

  • presence in history of neck radiation, cervical spine immobility/instability
  • unstable vital signs
  • unwilling to participate or denial of informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Ultrasonography (Sonosite )

Device

Sonosite MICROMAXXTM with linear probe L38e/10-5 MHz

Primary outcomes

  1. The confirmation of ETT depth

    Time frame: 1 hour

    A transcricothyroid membrane view of the ultrasonography was chosen for confirmation of ETT depth measurement. Firstly, measured the distance from probe (skin) to anterior surface of ETT. Then, measured the distance from probe (skin) to balloon cuff level. Finally the depth of ETT (Distance from vocal cord to balloon cuff) was calculated by using Pythagorus rule.

Secondary outcomes

  1. The confirming the presence of ETT in airway.

    Time frame: 1 hour

    A transcricothyroid membrane view was chosen for confirmation of ETT position. Various glottic structures such as True Vocal Cord (TVC), False Vocal Cord (FVC), and arythenoid cartilage can be visualized.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mahidol University

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Registry information

Official study title

Ultrasonography in Confirming Proper Position of Endotracheal Tube in Emergency Department at Siriraj Hospital: Applicability and Accuracy

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Jun 15, 2011
Registry last updated
Jun 15, 2011

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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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