Ultrasound-detectable Endotracheal Tube: a Feasibility Study
John R. Charpie
Summary
The researchers are studying whether special features make it easier to see if the breathing tube is in the correct place. It is hoped that the investigational device will enable more accurate placement (depth and trachea vs. esophagus).
Description
The participant will have a breathing tube where the balloon (cuff) at the end of the tube has two special features: 1) The balloon will have a divot in it, rather than be round in shape, and 2) The balloon will be filled with saline (salt water), rather than air. The breathing tube is called an ultrasound detectable cuffed endotracheal tube (USD-ETT). The USD-ETT has not been tested or used in humans previously.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 0–3 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is undergoing scheduled or planned diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterization with planned general anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient has a known airway abnormality, including tracheal stenosis, previous tracheal stenosis, or tracheobronchomalacia. * Patient has a tracheostomy. * Patient is ventilator-dependent. * Patient has an anticipated difficult intubation based upon airway exam and/or history of difficult intubation. * Patient is unlikely (in opinion of anesthesia team) or is unable to be intubated with 3…
Interventions
- DeviceUltrasound detectable cuffed endotracheal tube (USD-ETT)
Intubation with a novel ultrasound-detectable endotracheal tube
Location
- University of MichiganAnn Arbor, Michigan