Ultrasound and Paediatric Endotracheal Tube Size

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of ultrasound in paediatric patients to compare the correct size of an uncuffed endotracheal tube (ETT) with the minimal transverse tracheal diameter (MTTD) measured by ultrasound and with tube size predicted by different age-related formulas.

The investigators hypothesize that a prediction of pediatric ETT is possible with the ultrasonographic measurement of the MTTD.

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Key information

Conditions

Uncuffed Endotracheal Intubation

Age range

Up to 5 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Heidelberg

Heidelberg, 69120, Germany

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

written informed consent
children <= 5 years of age
elective surgery requiring endotracheal intubation

Exclusion criteria

missing informed consent
allergy to ultrasound gel

Treatment and study plan

Ultrasonography of the trachea

Procedure

Ultrasonographic measurement of the minimal transverse tracheal diameter

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Heidelberg University

Other

Collaborators

SonoSite, Inc.

Registry information

Official study title

Role of Ultrasound Compared to Age-related Formulas for Uncuffed Endotracheal Intubation in a Paediatric Population

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Feb 17, 2012
Registry last updated: Feb 17, 2012

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