Study tests best head position for emergency neck procedure in obese patients
NCT ID NCT05043025
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether different head positions help doctors locate the cricothyroid membrane more accurately in obese patients. The cricothyroid membrane is the target for an emergency breathing tube when a patient cannot be intubated or oxygenated. Researchers compared neck extension with a modified ramped position in 116 participants and used ultrasound to check accuracy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors perform emergency airway procedures more quickly and accurately in obese patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study that only measures positioning accuracy, not actual patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all emergency settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center
Seoul, Select State/Province, 07061, South Korea