Ultrasound peek at stomach could prevent breathing tube danger
NCT ID NCT07640165
First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a quick stomach ultrasound before emergency surgery can help doctors choose the safest way to place a breathing tube. In 43 adult emergency patients, doctors used ultrasound to measure stomach contents and then decided on the airway method. The goal was to see if this extra information changes decisions and might reduce the risk of stomach contents entering the lungs.
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RSUPN Cipto Mangunkusumo
Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region, 01430, Indonesia
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple bedside ultrasound test that helps doctors choose safer breathing tube methods for emergency patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 43 patients. It does not test a treatment, so it cannot directly change practice without larger trials.
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