The Use of Capnography as a Guide for Oral Intubation

Measurement Clinical Trial

Official title: Assessing the Use of Capnography as a Guide for Endotracheal Intubation

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess if capnography can be utilized to assist in the process of endotracheal intubation; specifically, in locating the glottic opening. Ultimately this would result in a new use of capnography to aid in securing normal and difficult airways. Currently capnography is only utilized for the confirmation of endotracheal tube placement.

If successful, this study will provide information, and allow for the development of instrumentation that will assist in difficult airway management; specifically, in locating the glottic opening when visualization may be impaired. Ultimately, this technique will be useful for routine and emergency airway management.

Clinical Trial Description

The purpose of this study is to assess if capnography can be utilized in the process of endotracheal intubation; specifically, in locating the glottic opening. Ultimately this would result in a new use of capnography to aid in securing normal and difficult airways. Currently capnography is only utilized for the confirmation of endotracheal tube placement.

If successful, this study will provide information, and allow for the development of instrumentation that will assist in difficult airway management; specifically, in locating the glottic opening when visualization may be impaired. Ultimately this technique will be useful for routine and emergency airway management. ;

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• NCT number: NCT00176683
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 2005
• Completion date: January 2009