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Using ultrasonography,we assess the tracheal tube placement under general anaesthesia

Evaluation of point of care ultrasonography for assessment of tracheal tube placement under general anaesthesia: an observational study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/04/018398
Enrollment
200
Registered
2019-04-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: N00-N99- Diseases of the genitourinary system

Interventions

Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

IGIMS
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA 1 & 2 Mallampati score 1 & 2 Patient assigned for general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patientâ??s refusal to participate Patients of Mallampati score class III and IV Patients with severe neck trauma, neck mass Patients with scars of previous neck surgery Patients with limited neck extension Patients with abnormal airway anatomy and obesity. Patients need emergency intubation or with high risk of aspiration and severe cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, or renal disease were excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Prediction of successful placement of tracheal tube compared to conventional method (auscultation and wave capnography) Time taken till confirming the diagnosis Timepoint: 0 to 5 minutes post intubation

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time taken till confirming the diagnosisTimepoint: 0 to 5 minutes post intubation

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAKHIL PIYUSH

INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

dr.khraghwendra@ymail.com9473191811

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026