Status:
UNKNOWN
Tracheal Rapid Ultrasound Exam (T.R.U.E) for Confirming Endotracheal Tube Placement in Emergency Intubation
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Intubation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Reliable endotracheal tube (ETT) insertion confirmation is essential for critically ill patients. Incorrect placement causes a high rate of mortality and morbidity. Therefore, early detection of accid...
Detailed Description
Establishing a definite airway, endotracheal tube placement, is an important component for resuscitation. A high rate of morbidity and mortality was reported for unrecognized esophageal intubation. Th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients required intubation
Exclusion
- Head and Neck trauma
- Head and Neck tumor
- Status post tracheostomy
- Status post neck surgery
- Children (\<18 years old)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01148732
Start Date
February 1 2010
End Date
February 1 2011
Last Update
June 22 2010
Active Locations (1)
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan