Airway management

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence can accurately confirm that a laryngeal mask airway (a tube used to help patients breathe during surgery) is placed correctly. Researchers will use ultrasound images and compare the AI's assessment to the standard fiberoptic c…

This trial compares three devices—SPHJ-II, a video lighted stylet, and a visual fiberscope—for placing a breathing tube in adults under general anesthesia. About 549 participants will be randomly assigned to one device to see which gives the highest first-attempt success rate. Th…

This study investigates whether age-related differences in upper airway anatomy affect how easily a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) can be placed during anesthesia. Researchers will compare young adults (18-40) and older adults (over 65) using ultrasound measurements before and after…

This study tests two methods for replacing an endotracheal tube (the tube that helps patients breathe) in preserved human body donors. One method uses a flexible scope to see inside the airway during the swap, while the other uses a catheter as a guide. The main goal is to see wh…

This study compares two breathing devices (SafeLM and i-gel) used during shoulder surgery when patients are in a sitting position. Researchers will measure how well each device seals the airway and how safe they are. The study involves 70 adults aged 18-80 who are having shoulder…

This study tests whether a new video laryngoscope called i-scoop makes placing a breathing tube easier and safer than the standard C-Mac D-Blade device. Two hundred adults having surgery will be randomly assigned to one device while awake but sedated. Researchers will measure suc…

This study looks at whether using a low flow of oxygen during a breathing tube placement in babies works as well as a high flow. About 1,192 newborns and infants up to 52 weeks old will take part. The goal is to see if the first attempt at placing the tube is just as successful w…

This study looks at whether ultrasound measurements of the neck can help doctors predict if a patient will be hard to ventilate or intubate during surgery. About 500 adults having planned surgery with general anesthesia will get standard checks plus an ultrasound before the proce…

This study compares two types of breathing tubes (i-gel and Protector) used during minor urology procedures under general anesthesia. About 100 adults will take part to see which device seals the airway better and works best in different head positions. The goal is to improve saf…

This study looks at whether military medics with limited experience can use the SaCoVLM™ video laryngeal mask to manage airways and perform intubation. The research has two parts: first, training on a simulator, then using the device on sedated patients having elective surgery. T…

This study compares two common airway devices (i-gel and Air-Q) used to help children breathe during surgery. Researchers will check how well each device seals the airway and whether air leaks into the stomach, using ultrasound for safe and accurate measurements. The goal is to f…

This study looks back at medical records of critically ill adults in the ICU to compare two common sedation drugs (propofol and ketamine) used before placing a breathing tube. Researchers want to see if one drug is linked to better survival at 7 days and fewer complications like …

This study compares two video laryngoscopes—the standard McGRATH™ MAC and the newer BESDATA BD-DF—for placing breathing tubes in infants during surgery. Researchers want to see if the BESDATA device works just as well on the first try and is more cost-effective. About 226 childre…

This study is looking for the best ventilation pressure to use during anesthesia induction to stop air from accidentally going into the esophagus. Researchers will monitor 60 adults having planned surgery using ultrasound to see when air enters the esophagus. The goal is to find …

This study compares two video laryngoscopes used to place a breathing tube during general anesthesia. Researchers want to see if the Colombian-made Laringocel works as well as the widely used C-MAC D-Blade. 252 adults having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to one devic…