The Efficacy of Distal Pharyngeal Airway for Oxygenation During TEE

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI · Jul 26, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new device called the McMurray Enhanced Airway (MEA), which is designed to help improve oxygen delivery during a specific medical procedure called transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). The researchers want to see if using this flexible airway device is more effective than the standard nasal cannula, which is a common oxygen delivery method that fits into the nostrils.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and scheduled for an elective TEE procedure. It's important that you are willing to give your consent to join the trial. However, if you have certain conditions like uncontrolled acid reflux or anatomical issues with your airway, you may not be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to be monitored closely to see how well the MEA works in providing oxygen during the procedure. This research is currently looking for volunteers, and your participation could help improve care for future patients experiencing airway obstruction.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age \> or = 18 years old
• • Patients willing to participate and provide an informed consent
• • Patients scheduled to undergo an elective TEE procedure.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with history of uncontrolled gastroesophageal reflux disease
• • Patients with anatomical airway obstruction
• • Have any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the well-being of the patient or the study or prevent the patient from meeting or performing study requirements