Ultrasound and Paediatric Endotracheal Tube Size

Role of Ultrasound Compared to Age-related Formulas for Uncuffed Endotracheal Intubation in a Paediatric Population

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01535300

Enrollment

Registered

2012-02-17

Start date

2010-08-31

Completion date

2010-10-31

Last updated

2012-02-17

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Conditions

Uncuffed Endotracheal Intubation

Keywords

Ultrasound, Minimal transverse tracheal diameter, Endotracheal tube size, Paediatric age-based formulas, Sonographic measurement of the trachea

Brief summary

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of ultrasound in paediatric patients to compare the correct size of an uncuffed endotracheal tube (ETT) with the minimal transverse tracheal diameter (MTTD) measured by ultrasound and with tube size predicted by different age-related formulas. The investigators hypothesize that a prediction of pediatric ETT is possible with the ultrasonographic measurement of the MTTD.

Interventions

PROCEDUREUltrasonography of the trachea

Ultrasonographic measurement of the minimal transverse tracheal diameter

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

No minimum to 5 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* written informed consent * children \<= 5 years of age * elective surgery requiring endotracheal intubation

Exclusion criteria

* missing informed consent * allergy to ultrasound gel

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026