The Use of Capnography as a Guide for Oral Intubation

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Conditions studied: Measurement

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess if capnography can be utilized to assist in the process of endotracheal intubation; specifically, in locating the glottic opening. Ultimately this would result in a new use of capnography to aid in securing normal and difficult airways. Currently capnography is only utilized for the confirmation of endotracheal tube placement. If successful, this study will provide information, and allow for the development of instrumentation that will assist in difficult airway management; specifically, in locating the glottic opening when visualization may be impaired. Ultimately, this technique will be useful for routine and emergency airway management.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00176683

Run by

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

People needed

20

Starts

2005-07-01

Expected to finish

2009-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-01-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients for elective surgery, requiring general endotracheal anesthesia

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with a known or suspected difficult intubation
• Patients requiring specialized endotracheal tubes
• Patients with a history of tracheostomy
• Airway tumor or airway pathology

Where it is running

• New Jersey Medical School — Newark, New Jersey, United States

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