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Comparison of Two Bedside Ultrasound Techniques and Standard Methods for Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Insertion in Intensive Care Patients, A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Led by Tanta University · Updated on 2024-07-19
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What this Trial Is About
This research evaluates how well two bedside ultrasound methods, suprasternal and subxiphoid, can confirm the correct placement of endotracheal tubes in intensive care patients. The study compares these ultrasound techniques to the standard methods currently used to check tube placement after intubation. The goal is to assess the accuracy of ultrasound as a non-invasive and portable diagnostic tool in intensive care settings. The study involves performing ultrasound scans immediately after endotracheal intubation. A research resident uses a curvilinear probe to scan the suprasternal area to identify the position of the tube by detecting specific ultrasound signs. Following this, a subxiphoid ultrasound is performed to observe diaphragmatic movement. These two ultrasound methods are compared to standard confirmation techniques to determine tube placement accuracy. Participants will undergo ultrasound assessments soon after intubation, with evaluation completed within 5 minutes to record accuracy in predicting correct tube placement. The study collects real-time imaging data without affecting usual care. Researchers will measure how well these ultrasound techniques detect the tube location compared to current standards, aiming to improve rapid confirmation methods in intensive care. The total participation time is brief, focusing on immediate post-intubation confirmation.
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Brief Title
Two Bedside Ultrasound Techniques and Standard Methods for Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Insertion in Intensive Care Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients older than 18 years
- Both sexes
- All patients requiring prophylactic airway management with endotracheal intubation in the intensive care unit, such as those with Glasgow Coma Scale less than 8
You will not qualify if you...
- Abnormal airway anatomy
- Tracheal or endobronchial lesions
- Significant cervical trauma
- Cervical abnormalities
- Neck swelling
- Patients who need cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Immediate, within minutes after intubation
Participants undergo endotracheal intubation and the research resident performs two bedside ultrasound techniques (suprasternal and subxiphoid methods) to confirm the placement of the endotracheal tube.
1 visit (in-person) immediately after intubation
Duration - 5 minutes after placement of endotracheal tube
Participants are observed to assess the accuracy of ultrasound techniques in confirming correct endotracheal tube placement.
Continuous monitoring during the same visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, Egypt, 31527
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Research Team
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Eman E Abuharga, MBBCH
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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