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Two heads better than one for breathing tube insertion?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether having two doctors work together to place a breathing tube using a special video camera (GlideScope) works as well as one doctor doing it alone. About 388 adults having planned surgery took part. The goal was to see if the two-person method is just as…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Ultrasound showdown: which method best confirms breathing tube placement?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested three different ultrasound techniques to see how well they confirm that a breathing tube is in the right place (windpipe vs. food pipe) in 200 emergency patients. Doctors compared these methods to standard checks like carbon dioxide monitoring and listening to t…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New breathing tube technique shows promise for kids in surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at a different way to help children breathe during surgery. Instead of placing the breathing tube all the way into the windpipe, doctors placed it just above the vocal cords. The goal was to see if this method is easy, safe, and works well. The study included 85…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Video vs. traditional scope: which is better for lung surgery breathing tubes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two methods for placing a special breathing tube (double-lumen tube) used in lung surgery. 916 adults having thoracic surgery were randomly assigned to get the tube placed using either a video laryngoscope (with a camera) or a traditional direct laryngoscope. …
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Which blade size works best for intubation? large study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at over 3,000 adults having surgery to see which size of Macintosh blade (a tool used to guide a breathing tube into the windpipe) works best. The goal was to find out if blade size affects how often the tube goes in on the first try and how often seri…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Head-Up position may ease tube insertion in simulated difficult airway
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether raising the head (head-elevated position) makes it easier to insert a breathing tube using a special video laryngoscope in patients whose neck was held still to mimic a difficult airway. 182 adults having planned surgery took part. The main goal was t…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Study compares two blades for safer intubation in newborns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two different video laryngoscope blades (straight vs. curved) in 39 newborns and small infants weighing up to 5 kg to see which gives doctors a better view of the airway. The goal is to find the best tool to make intubation safer and reduce complications like lo…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Ultrasound may outshine standard tests for predicting tough intubations
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether ultrasound measurements of the airway can better predict difficult intubation (placing a breathing tube) than standard physical exams. Researchers compared ultrasound images of the throat and neck with traditional tests like mouth opening and neck moveme…
Matched conditions: INTUBATION; DIFFICULT OR FAILED
Sponsor: Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:14 UTC