Hidden danger in Life-Saving neck incisions revealed by ultrasound study

NCT ID NCT06637319

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 50 healthy adults to find out where major blood vessels lie in the neck, specifically in the area where doctors might need to make an emergency cut to help someone breathe. Using ultrasound, researchers measured how often these vessels appear and how deep they are. The goal is to help doctors avoid accidentally cutting a blood vessel during this rare but life-saving procedure.

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  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G1X5, Canada