Comparing endotracheal tube size in children with tracheal measurement

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Comparing the measured tracheal diameter of paediatric patients using MRI with the endotracheal tube diameter suggested using the equation (age/4) + 4

• IRAS ID

  310833

• Contact name

  T Azad

• Contact email

  tariq.azad2@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 6 months, 0 days

• Research summary

  Our aim is to determine the accuracy of paediatric endotracheal tube size selection in children, which is traditionally done using the formula (age/4) + 4. We will measure the tracheal diameter of paediatric patients using MRI scanning in children already undergoing MRI scans of the head and neck. We will then compare this measurement to the size of endotracheal tube suggested by the mentioned formula. We will determine the accuracy of the formula in selecting the correct endotracheal tube size compared to actual anatomical measurements.

• REC name

  South Central - Berkshire B Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  22/SC/0283

• Date of REC Opinion

  29 Nov 2022

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion