AI could make anesthesia safer by predicting difficult breathing tubes

NCT ID NCT06626204

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested a new AI system that analyzes mouth images to predict if a patient will have a difficult airway during surgery. The goal was to see if the AI could be more accurate than traditional methods like the Mallampati test. The study involved 475 adults scheduled for surgery with general anesthesia. The results could help doctors plan safer airway management and reduce complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400016, China

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