Ultrasound may offer faster, safer way to confirm breathing tube position
NCT ID NCT02822846
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested whether lung ultrasound can accurately confirm that a breathing tube is in the right place in children who are on a ventilator. Researchers compared ultrasound results with standard chest X-rays in 79 children. The goal was to see if ultrasound could be a reliable, radiation-free alternative for checking tube position.
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Intensive Care Unit of Necker Hospital
Paris, Paris, 75015, France
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