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Comparison of Age-Based Formula and Ultrasound-Guided Subglottic Diameter Measurement for Endotracheal Tube Sizing
Sponsor: Ain Shams University
Summary
To compare the accuracy of ultrasound-guided subglottic diameter measurement versus age-based formulas in determining the optimal endotracheal tube (ETT) size in pediatric patients with single ventricle physiology and reducing post-extubation complications.
Official title: Comparison of Age-Based Formula and Ultrasound-Guided Subglottic Diameter Measurement for Endotracheal Tube Sizing in Single Ventricle Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Months - 8 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2027-06-30
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ultrasound
Using Ultrasound for accuracy of ETT sizing
Cole's Formula
Subglottic diameter in mm x 0.8
Locations (1)
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Abbasseya, Egypt