Ultrasound could help decide when It's safe to remove breathing tubes in sick kids
NCT ID NCT05181904
First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether ultrasound can reliably show if a critically ill child's stomach is empty before removing their breathing tube. Researchers monitored 34 children in intensive care, scanning their stomachs multiple times over 12 hours after stopping feeding. The goal was to see if current fasting rules, borrowed from surgery, are appropriate for these children. The study was terminated early, so findings are limited.
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Paediatric intensive care Unit - Hopital Femme Mère Enfant - Hospices Civils de Lyon
Bron, 69500, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better fasting guidelines for critically ill children before extubation, reducing aspiration risk.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early with only 34 participants, so results are limited and may not apply broadly. Ultrasound accuracy can vary.
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