Ultrasound may predict tough intubations in infants
NCT ID NCT07444528
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether ultrasound can predict difficult breathing tube placement in newborns and infants up to 1 year old. Researchers will take six ultrasound measurements of the upper airway after anesthesia but before intubation. The goal is to see if these measurements can identify babies who might have a hard time getting a breathing tube, which could help doctors prepare and improve safety.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple, safe way to predict difficult intubation in infants, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 180 babies, so results may not apply to all infants. The ultrasound technique may not be accurate enough in practice.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States