Ultrasound and Paediatric Endotracheal Tube Size

February 14, 2012 updated by: Christoph Schramm, M.D., Heidelberg University

Role of Ultrasound Compared to Age-related Formulas for Uncuffed Endotracheal Intubation in a Paediatric Population

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of ultrasound in paediatric patients to compare the correct size of an uncuffed endotracheal tube (ETT) with the minimal transverse tracheal diameter (MTTD) measured by ultrasound and with tube size predicted by different age-related formulas.

The investigators hypothesize that a prediction of pediatric ETT is possible with the ultrasonographic measurement of the MTTD.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

50

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

  • Germany
      • Heidelberg, Germany, 69120
        • University of Heidelberg

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

No older than 5 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children <= 5 years of age scheduled for elective surgery

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • written informed consent
  • children <= 5 years of age
  • elective surgery requiring endotracheal intubation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • missing informed consent
  • allergy to ultrasound gel

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Elective pediatric surgery
Procedure: Ultrasonography of the trachea
Ultrasonographic measurement of the minimal transverse tracheal diameter

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Heidelberg University

Collaborators

SonoSite, Inc.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Konstanze Plaschke, Professor, Heidelberg University
  • Principal Investigator: Christoph Schramm, MD, Heidelberg University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 10, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 14, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

February 17, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 17, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 14, 2012

Last Verified

February 1, 2012

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • S234/2010

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