AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

This study looks at whether an ultrasound of the neck can help doctors predict if an obese patient will have a difficult time with a breathing tube during surgery. About 52 adults with a BMI over 25 will get an ultrasound before their operation. The goal is to see if this simple …

This study tests whether pressing on the left side of the windpipe (paratracheal) or on the cricoid cartilage gives a better view of the voice box when placing a breathing tube using a video laryngoscope. Fifty adults having planned surgery will each experience all three conditio…

This study compares two devices used to help patients breathe during planned surgeries: the video laryngeal mask and the video laryngoscope. Researchers will measure how quickly and successfully each device allows doctors to place a breathing tube. The study involves 176 adults a…

This study looks at two ways to predict if placing a breathing tube during surgery will be hard. One method uses a simple ruler to measure the neck, and the other uses ultrasound. Researchers will check these methods in 240 adults having planned surgery to see which one works bet…

This study will watch 1,200 emergency room patients in Taiwan who need a breathing tube. Doctors will record how often the tube goes in right the first time and track serious problems like low oxygen or heart stopping. The goal is to find patterns that can make emergency intubati…

This study compares two breathing tube devices (SafeLM™ video laryngeal mask and i-gel®) in 70 adults having shoulder surgery while sitting up. The goal is to see which device keeps the airway sealed better and safer after patients are moved to a sitting position. Results will he…

This study aims to find the best dose of alfentanil (a painkiller) when used with propofol (a sleep medicine) to place a breathing tube (LMA) in children aged 7-12 having day surgery. About 40 children will take part, and the goal is to make the procedure smooth and safe. The res…

This study compares two devices used to place a breathing tube during kidney stone surgery. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to get a videolaryngoscope or a VideoLMA. The main goal is to see which device is faster, and the study will also check success rates and side ef…

This study will develop a new scoring system to predict when placing a breathing tube using a video laryngoscope might be difficult. Researchers will observe nearly 5000 adults undergoing surgery to create a better way to assess the airway. The goal is to improve safety and reduc…

This study looks at whether using a bedside ultrasound to guide suctioning of the airway can lower the risk of pneumonia and injury in patients on breathing machines. About 321 adults in the ICU who need a breathing tube for at least 3 days will take part. The goal is to see if t…