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Prospective observational study for estimating the point of fixation of endotracheal tube using ultrasound and clinical parameters (5-point auscultation) in Indian population

Prospective observational study for estimating the optimal Depth of insertion of endotracheal tube in orotracheal Intubation using ultrasound and clinical parameters (5-Point auscultation) in Indian population at tertiary care Hospital - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/08/055927
Enrollment
156
Registered
2023-08-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female in age group of 18 to 65years. 2. Planned for elective surgery under general anaesthesia requiring orotracheal intubation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient not willing for study. 2. Abnormal airways or Neck anatomy (Burns or Post burn contractures). 3. Restrictive neck movement. 4. History of neck tumor and Cervical surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To estimate the optimal depth of insertion of Endotracheal tube using Ultrasound & Clinical parameters Timepoint: After induction and intubation—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To find the percentage of subjects requiring change in depth of insertion with use of USGTimepoint: After completion of study;To find the optimal depth of insertion of endotracheal tube in relation to height & neck length in an individual in Indian populationTimepoint: After completion of study—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sharayu Parode

Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital

Shrikanta_oak@yahoo.com9324134023

Outcome results

None listed

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