Ultrasound Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Location Using a Saline Filled Cuff

Completed

Conditions studied: Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (no Specific Condition)

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to help determine if the cuff of an endotracheal tube ( ETT) ( also known as a breathing tube)can be seen by ultrasound and to determine if visualization of this tube corresponds with correct tube depth. You are being asked to participate because you will be undergoing a cardiac catherization procedure which will involve endotracheal intubation. Ultrasound is a safe technology that your doctor could possibly use to see the breathing tube. Right now, x-rays, which come with their own risks, are being used for this purpose. We are trying to see if we can avoid using x-rays. This is a local study with 1 location. The study will enroll a total of 71 people. There is no sponsor for this study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02131974

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

People needed

92

Starts

2013-10-22

Expected to finish

2014-10-10

Last updated by the study team

2018-10-12

Who can join

Age: any, up to 21. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• English and Spanish-speaking patients
• Age 0-21 years
• Elective cardiac catheterization procedure
• Endotracheal intubation with a cuffed ETT

You may not qualify if…

• Abnormal neck/tracheal anatomy
• Emergent cardiac catherization procedure
• Endotracheal intubation with an uncuffed ETT
• Inability to consent

Where it is running

• Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital — Houston, Texas, United States

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