Simple head turn may make intubation safer for obese patients

NCT ID NCT07590739

First seen May 17, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether turning a patient's head to the left helps doctors get a better view of the vocal cords during a breathing tube procedure. It will include 50 obese adults (BMI 30 or higher) having planned surgery. The goal is to find a simple technique that could make airway management safer.

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