Two Bedside Ultrasound Techniques and Standard Methods for Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Insertion in Intensive Care Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorTanta University
About this trial
This cross-sectional observational study aims to predict the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography using suprasternal and subxiphoid methods to confirm the correct placement of endotracheal tubes compared to standard methods in intensive care patients.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients > 18 years old.
Both sex.
All patients requiring prophylactic airway management e.g (patient with Glasgow Coma Scale <8) with endotracheal intubation in the intensive care unit.
Disqualifiers
An abnormal airway anatomy.
Tracheal or endobronchial lesion.
Significant cervical trauma.
Cervical abnormality.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Ultrasound using suprasternal method
- Ultrasound using subxiphoid method
Treatment groups
70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov