Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of Optimal Endotracheal Tube Depth Using Four Different Formulas in Children Aged 1-4 Years and Verification With Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy

Lead Sponsor:

Ankara University

Conditions:

Pediatric Surgical Procedures Requiring Endotracheal Intubation Under General Anesthesia

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-4 years

Brief Summary

. The optimal position of the endotracheal tube (ETT) within the trachea is the middle third portion, distal to the vocal cords. In addition to clinical assessments, methods such as posteroanterior ch...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 1 , 2 or 3
  • Patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures
  • Informed consent must be obtained from both the patient and, if applicable, their parent or guardian.

Exclusion

  • Patients under 1 year old or over 4 years old
  • Patients with tracheobronchial anomalies
  • Patients with vertebral column anomalies
  • Patients with a history of tracheostomy and difficult intubation
  • Patients who do not want to be included in the study
  • Children with finger anomalies and syndromic associations
  • Cases requiring nasal intubation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2023

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06937840

Start Date

May 1 2023

End Date

December 31 2024

Last Update

April 25 2025

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Ankara University School Of Medicine

Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06100

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