POCUS of the Pediatric Critical Airway

Description

The goal of this observational study is to assess the laryngeal air column width difference measurement on point of care ultrasound as a predictive indicator of post-extubation stridor in the pediatric critical care population. The main question it claims to answer is: In pediatric intensive care unit patients, can point of care ultrasound measurements of laryngeal air column width difference be used as a sensitive and specific tool to predict post extubation stridor in comparison to standard qualitative and quantitative evaluations? Participants will be enrolled when they are on or approaching extubation readiness. At this time, an ultrasound of their airway will be performed by the investigators and the laryngeal air column width difference will be recorded.

Conditions

Stridor

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Study overview

The goal of this observational study is to assess the laryngeal air column width difference measurement on point of care ultrasound as a predictive indicator of post-extubation stridor in the pediatric critical care population. The main question it claims to answer is: In pediatric intensive care unit patients, can point of care ultrasound measurements of laryngeal air column width difference be used as a sensitive and specific tool to predict post extubation stridor in comparison to standard qualitative and quantitative evaluations? Participants will be enrolled when they are on or approaching extubation readiness. At this time, an ultrasound of their airway will be performed by the investigators and the laryngeal air column width difference will be recorded.

POCUS of the Pediatric Critical Airway, A Prospective Clinical Observational Study

POCUS of the Pediatric Critical Airway

Condition
Stridor
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Queens

Cohen Children's Medical Center, Queens, New York, United States, 11040

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 0 to 18 years
  • * Mechanical ventilation with an endotracheal tube
  • * Patient on or approaching extubation readiness
  • * Age \>18 years
  • * Current tracheostomy in place
  • * History of recent upper airway obstruction or vocal cord paralysis
  • * Patients who cannot have their neck in a slightly hyperextended position due to injury or ligament laxity

Ages Eligible for Study

1 Day to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Northwell Health,

Kristina Murphy, DO, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Northwell Health, Cohen Children's Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2025-07-01