Finger size may predict breathing tube size in kids

NCT ID NCT07349953

First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study checked if a child's finger size and other body measurements can help doctors pick the correct breathing tube size during surgery. Researchers studied 103 children up to 8 years old who needed a breathing tube for anesthesia. The goal was to see if simple body measurements could replace standard age-based formulas.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute for mother and child health care

    Belgrade, 11000, Serbia

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