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Estimating the size of tracheal tube used for intubation in children using different regular methods undergoing surgical operations

Prediction of endotracheal tube size using various conventional methods in paediatric surgical population. A comparative observational study - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/06/069113
Enrollment
56
Registered
2024-06-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-24

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: 4- Measurement and Monitoring Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Control Intervention1: Endotracheal tube Size: different sized endotracheal tubes based on different formulas will be selected and which one will be correct fit will be selected

Sponsors

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All paediatric surgical population requiring general anesthesia ASA I and II Consenting parents

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with active respiratory infection Children with laryngeal and tracheal pathologies Congenital developmental disorders Malformation associated with head and neck and face Upper airway obstruction and previous surgeries on the airway

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Selecting best fit endotracheal tube based on Age Height and weightTimepoint: Preintubation and at intubation

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To identify the most reliable formula for predicting ETT size in Indian pediatric surgical populationTimepoint: To identify the most reliable formula for predicting ETT size in Indian pediatric surgical population

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Kiran Chand N

Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences

rekharajputh13@gmail.com8431001646

Outcome results

None listed

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