Spirometry in Esophageal Intubation

April 15, 2024 updated by: University Medical Center Groningen

Analysis of the Spirometry Pattern in Esophageal Intubation

The primary objective of the study is to describe the pressure patterns during esophageal and tracheal ventilation and to validate the diagnostic algorithm.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Groningen, Netherlands
        • University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

ASA I & II patients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients, requiring total anesthesia for a surgical procedure where the use of the easytube could be indicated.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • ASA III
  • Expected difficulty for oral intubation.
  • Expected operation time >3 hours

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
group 1
asa 1&2 patients
Description of the pressure waveforms during tracheal ventilation
group 2
asa 1&2 patients
Description of the pressure waveforms during esophageal ventilation

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Determination of the sensitivity and specificity of the algorithm to detect esophageal intubation.
Time Frame: during intubation
during intubation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Pressure pattern of ventilation in esophageal and tracheal ventilation.
Time Frame: during intubation
during intubation

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Alain F Kalmar, Dr., University Medical Center Groningen

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 3, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 3, 2010

First Posted (Estimated)

March 4, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 17, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 15, 2024

Last Verified

April 1, 2024

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Terms related to this study

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