Status:
COMPLETED
Use of the Stethoscope to Confirm Breathing Tube Placement
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manitoba
Conditions:
Intubation, Endotracheal
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is intended to validate the use of neck auscultation with an electronic stethoscope during intubation to confirm tracheal tube placement. It is hypothesized that the ability to confirm cor...
Detailed Description
Unrecognized esophageal intubation results in disastrous consequences. Fortunately, a variety of techniques have been cited to confirm placement of the endotracheal tube. However, even end-tidal CO2 m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Elective surgery requiring general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation
Exclusion
- Anticipated difficult intubation
- Contraindication to esophageal intubation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
January 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
23 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00378651
Start Date
September 1 2006
End Date
January 1 2007
Last Update
December 19 2007
Active Locations (1)
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St. Boniface General Hospital
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2H 2A6