FindTrial
Sign In

A study to assess the faster method to confirm insertion of tube into the trachea by comparing ultrasound scan of the trachea and carbon dioxide level in the exhaled breath

Transtracheal ultrasonography and end-tidal capnography in the rapid confirmation of tube placement in patients requiring endotracheal intubation - An observational study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/12/038505
Enrollment
112
Registered
2021-12-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Dr Shruthi R
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Consenting adult patients aged between 18 to 59 years with ASA grades 1 â?? 3 posted for elective surgery under general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) BMI greater than 30 kg/m2, 2) Patients with predictors of difficult intubation - Mallampati class IV, LEON score greater than/equal to 3, Patients with history of cervical spine disease, musculoskeletal disease, past history of neck surgery, 3) Patients with previous history of difficult intubation 4) Pregnant women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To determine the mean time taken to confirm correct placement of endotracheal tube using both transtracheal ultrasonography and end-tidal capnographyTimepoint: 1 year 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To make a comparative assessment between the above-mentioned techniques and determine the faster method for confirmation of endotracheal intubationTimepoint: 1 year 6 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Thomas T Vellapally

St. Johns Medical College Hospital

drnischala01@gmail.com9535148078

Outcome results

None listed

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