INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
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Video screen vs. direct view: which gets the breathing tube right faster?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two techniques for placing a special double-lumen breathing tube in patients undergoing lung surgery. Researchers tested whether using a video laryngoscope (which shows the airway on a screen) was more successful on the first try than the traditional direct la…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New scan could make surgery safer by spotting Hard-to-Intubate patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested if using an ultrasound machine to scan a patient's neck before surgery is better than standard physical exams at predicting who will be difficult to place a breathing tube in. Researchers compared the ultrasound measurements to several common physical tests in 4…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Finding the best angle to save a breath
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find the best head position to make placing a breathing tube easier when a patient's neck cannot be moved, simulating a difficult airway. Researchers compared a flat 'neutral' position to a 'head-elevated' position in 182 patients undergoing elective surgery. …
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Doctors seek best tool for Life-Saving breathing tube procedure
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find out if using a slightly smaller curved blade helps doctors insert a breathing tube more successfully on the first try during surgery. Researchers observed over 3,000 adult patients in operating rooms across France to see which blade size led to fewer atte…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Tiny patients, big question: which blade is safer for infant breathing tubes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find out which of two video laryngoscope blade designs gives doctors a better view of the airway when placing a breathing tube in newborns and small infants. Researchers compared a straight blade and a curved blade in 39 infants under 3 months old. The goal wa…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Phase: NA • Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Doctors test Quick-Fix breathing tube for kids in surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed a simple technique for helping children breathe during surgery. Doctors placed a breathing tube just above the vocal cords instead of through them to see if it was an easy, safe, and effective way to provide oxygen. The study included 88 children under age 6 t…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:52 UTC