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Upright Versus Horizontal Position for emergency Department Inutbation

Investigating Upright Positioning During Emergency Intubation

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

Upright positioning during rapid sequence intubation in the emergency department will lead to improved first-pass success rate, improved provider satisfaction, and fewer complications.

Detailed description of study

Upright positioning during rapid sequence intubation in the emergency department will lead to improved first-pass success rate, improved provider satisfaction, and fewer complications.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Healthy
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates the effects of upright positioning during rapid sequence intubation in the emergency department. Intubation is a medical procedure where a tube is placed into the windpipe to help a person breathe. The study aims to see if upright positioning can improve the success rate on the first attempt, enhance provider satisfaction, and reduce complications.

Participants in the study will undergo intubation in an upright position. The study will compare the outcomes of this method with traditional methods to assess its effectiveness and safety.

  • Who can participate: Eligible participants are adults aged 18 to 65 years who require emergency intubation. Key factors include the absence of contraindications to upright positioning and the need for rapid sequence intubation.
  • Study details: Participants will be positioned upright during the intubation process. This method will be compared to traditional intubation methods to assess improvements in outcomes.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1405954059

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