Ultrasound may outshine standard checks for Kids' airway safety
NCT ID NCT07185516
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to predict if placing a breathing tube in a child will be difficult: standard physical checks versus ultrasound measurements of the airway. Researchers will study 130 children having planned surgery under general anesthesia. The goal is to see which method is more accurate, potentially improving safety for young patients.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a safer, more reliable way to predict difficult airway management in children before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all children or settings, and ultrasound requires training.
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Locations
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, 69711, Egypt