Prevalence of Major Vessels Underlying the Potential Incision Site for Emergency Front of Neck Airway Access in Adult Surgical Patients With Impalpable Neck Anatomy

Launched by MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, CANADA · Oct 9, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the anatomy of the neck in adults to help doctors understand how to safely perform a life-saving procedure called emergency front-of-neck access (eFONA). This procedure is used when a patient cannot breathe normally during general anesthesia, and doctors need to make an incision in the neck to provide oxygen. The study will use a non-invasive ultrasound to look for major blood vessels in the neck that could be at risk of being injured during this procedure. By understanding the normal anatomy of the neck, the trial aims to improve the safety of eFONA for patients who might need it.

To participate in this trial, you should be a healthy adult between 18 and 80 years old who can understand the study and provide consent. The study is not yet recruiting, but when it begins, participants can expect to undergo a simple ultrasound on their neck, which is painless and does not involve any incisions or needles. This research is important because it will help ensure that doctors can provide emergency care more safely during critical situations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Healthy volunteers
• • Ability to understand the rationale of the study assessments and to provide signed consent
• • Ability to safely and comfortably take part in the study protocol
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participant refusal
• • Participant less than 18 years old or older than 80 years old
• • Participants who do not speak English or cannot give informed written consent without assistance