Status:
COMPLETED
Can Neck Circumference Measurements Less Than 43cm or Greater Than 43cm Predict Difficulty of Tracheal Intubation?
Lead Sponsor:
CAMC Health System
Conditions:
Neck Circumference, Difficulty of Tracheal Intubation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Brief Summary
The circumference of a person's neck is a useful predictor of difficulty of insertion of a breathing tube.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1-4
- Receiving general endotracheal anesthesia for surgery
Exclusion
- Limited range of motion of the neck or jaw
- Cervical spine injuries
- Upper airway pathology
- Previous facial trauma, or goiter
- Patients receiving regional anesthesia or anesthesia other than general, endotracheal anesthesia
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01191658
Start Date
August 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
July 15 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, West Virginia, United States, 25304