Ultrasound-Guided tracheostomy: a safer way to breathe?
NCT ID NCT01502657
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide a tracheostomy (a breathing tube placed through the neck) in the ICU is safe and practical. Forty adult patients who needed a tracheostomy took part. The goal was to see if ultrasound could reduce complications like bleeding, wrong placement, or injury to nearby structures.
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, Somme, 80000, France
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