Finger size may predict best breathing tube for kids during surgery
NCT ID NCT07349953
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a child's finger size can help doctors pick the right breathing tube size for children under 8 during surgery. Researchers measured the fingers, weight, and height of 103 children and compared them to standard age-based formulas. The goal was to see if finger circumference could be a quick, reliable guide for tube selection.
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 lead to a simple, non-invasive way to estimate the right breathing tube size for young children during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all children or settings, and finger size may not be a reliable predictor for every case.
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Locations
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Institute for mother and child health care
Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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