Ultrasonographic Airway Assessment in Predicting Difficult Laryngoscopy in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery

Launched by TANTA UNIVERSITY · Oct 30, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how effective ultrasound can be in predicting whether it will be difficult to place a breathing tube in young children during surgery. The goal is to improve safety and comfort for pediatric patients who need general anesthesia for elective procedures.

Children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old, regardless of gender, who are generally healthy (classified as ASA physical status I or II) and scheduled for certain surgeries are eligible to participate. However, children with certain conditions, such as facial injuries, large masses, or a history of neck surgery, will not be included in the study. If a child joins the trial, they will undergo an ultrasound examination of their airway as part of their pre-surgery evaluation. This study is currently recruiting participants, and the findings could help doctors better prepare for anesthesia in young patients in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children aged (2-5) years old.
• • Both sexes.
• • American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I or II.
• • Undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Maxillofacial trauma
• • Large mass.
• • Scar under the chin.
• • History of neck surgery or congenital anomalies of the head and neck as difficult intubation is expected in these cases.