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"Comparing Methods for Safer Intubation in Obese Patients: Ultrasound vs. Capnography and chest auscultation "

Comparative study of Ultrasound guided endotracheal intubation as a tool for efficient intubation with chest auscultation and capnography in obese patients. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/10/075953
Enrollment
40
Registered
2024-10-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-11-11

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: PCS-

Interventions

Control Intervention1: nil: nil

Sponsors

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All consenting patients aged 18-65 years BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 Mallampati class 1-4

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients refusing to participate in the study Negative upper lip bite test Restricted neck movements Previous history of difficult intubation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To determine if ultrasound is the fastest method of confirmation of correct placement of ETT in comparison to clinical methods of chest auscultation and capnography.Timepoint: As soon as patient is received in the operation theatre Baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To determine early identification of the tube being misdirected towards the oesophagus. Evaluation of ultrasound as a tool for assessment of depth of ET insertion via sliding pleura sign & diaphragmatic excursion. Timepoint: As soon as patient is received in the operation theatre- Baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSiya Sachin

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education

drbala.srmc@gmail.com9841544566

Outcome results

None listed

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