AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

This study tested whether bedside ultrasound can accurately confirm that a breathing tube is placed correctly in emergency patients. Researchers compared ultrasound results to the standard capnography method in 70 adults. The goal was to see if ultrasound could be a reliable, fas…

This study tested a special bite block that delivers oxygen during an upper endoscopy, a procedure where a camera tube goes down the throat. The device aims to keep oxygen levels stable and make the procedure safer and more comfortable. Ten obese adults participated to see if the…

This study compares two teaching methods for inserting a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in newborns. One group learns from a standard live instructor demonstration, while the other watches a first-person point-of-view video and practices mentally. The goal is to see which approach h…

This completed study compared two devices used to place a breathing tube during kidney stone surgery: a videolaryngoscope and a VideoLMA. Researchers measured how long each took and how often they worked on the first try. The trial involved 100 adults and aimed to find which devi…

This study looked at whether a quick stomach ultrasound before emergency surgery can help doctors choose the safest way to place a breathing tube. In 43 adult emergency patients, doctors used ultrasound to measure stomach contents and then decided on the airway method. The goal w…

This study looked at two ways to help patients breathe during throat surgery: a newer method called flow-controlled ventilation and a standard method. Researchers measured how well each method worked in 71 adults having elective throat surgery. The goal was to see if the newer me…

This study tested 62 anesthesia providers (doctors and nurses) on how quickly and successfully they could place a breathing tube or airway device using three common techniques on a medical mannequin. The goal was to see how skilled providers are under normal and difficult conditi…

This study tested whether the position of a child's head (neutral, sniffing, or beyond sniffing) affects how well a laryngeal mask works during anesthesia. Researchers measured air leaks and ease of insertion in 205 children aged 2-19. The goal is to find the best head position f…

This study looked at whether training paramedics with an Emergency Reflex Action Drill (ERAD) improves their confidence in performing an emergency surgical airway. 84 Dutch paramedics completed questionnaires before and after training, and again after a few months and a year. The…

This completed trial compared two ways to place a breathing tube (intubation) in adults having surgery: the standard direct laryngoscope and a video laryngoscope. Over 1,000 patients were included, and anesthesia residents performed all intubations. The study aimed to see which m…

This study looked at 3,750 children aged 1-12 to find out why placing a supraglottic airway device (a type of breathing tube) can be difficult. The goal was to identify risk factors like the doctor's experience or the child's health history. The study did not test any new treatme…

This study tested two methods of removing a breathing tube after digestive surgery to see which one helps patients breathe better. 208 adults having surgery lasting over an hour took part. One group had the tube removed the usual way, and the other had it removed while still conn…

This study brought together 50 international experts to agree on what training doctors need to safely place breathing tubes in critically ill patients. Using a structured method called Delphi, the experts voted on key training topics until they reached strong agreement. The goal …

This study looked at two different ways to help patients breathe during surgery under general anesthesia. It compared a newer video laryngeal mask (SaCoVLM) with the traditional direct laryngoscopy method. Researchers measured blood pressure changes and how often the breathing tu…

This study looked at whether common bedside tests (like mouth opening and neck size) can predict difficulty placing a breathing tube in pregnant women having C-sections. Over 500 patients were observed during routine care. The goal is to improve safety by identifying high-risk pa…

This study tested whether doctors can more accurately find the cricothyroid membrane (a critical spot for emergency airway access) on a neck model with a twisted windpipe using either their fingers or an ultrasound device. 61 anesthesiologists participated, each using one of the …

This study looked at over 1,000 adults having surgery to see if common checks like neck size, mouth opening, and a sleep apnea questionnaire can predict breathing tube difficulties. Researchers tracked mask ventilation, laryngoscopy, and intubation problems, plus serious breathin…

This study tested whether a new video laryngoscope (King Vision) helps less experienced doctors place a breathing tube faster than the traditional method. Seventy adult patients having elective surgery took part. The goal was to see if the device reduces time and improves success…