Use of palpation of the oblique surface of the tracheal tube in determining the position of the tracheal tube

Investigating the diagnostic value of auscultation and palpation of the oblique surface of the tracheal tube with the tip of the index finger of the non-dominant hand with ultrasound and fiber optic bronchoscopy in determining the location of the tracheal tube in children who are candidates for surgery under general anesthesia.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20160307026950N62

Enrollment

Registered

2024-10-09

Start date

2024-03-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-01-08

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Conditions

Description of tracheal tube positioning.

Interventions

Intervention group: After all the patients have been subjected to general anesthesia in the same way, tracheal intubation (manufactured by Sopa) is performed by the anesthesiologist of the plan. In or

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

3 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Consent from the legal guardian to participate in the study Elective surgery Patients who need intubation for general anesthesia Children aged 3 to 6 years of both sexes and asa I, asa II criteria

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Congenital abnormalities of the head and neck region The presence of symptoms of respiratory diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The effectiveness of the touch method to ensure the position of the tracheal tube. Timepoint: After tracheal tube placement. Method of measurement: The anesthesiologist reports it.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contacterfan roghaei

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

erfaneroghaei@yahoo.com+98 31 3630 9282

Outcome results

None listed

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