ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2024
Evaluating the precision of ultrasound versus computed tomography-guided measurement of cricoid cartilage diameter for double-lumen tube selection in thoracic surgery: A randomised comparative study.
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- Ultrasound-guided double-lumen tube size selection improves intubation success and postoperative airway outcomes in thoracic surgery: a randomized controlled study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Indian Journal of Anaesthesia Infographics of published articles.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2025Article
- Deciding how to decide the correct double-lumen tube: a narrative review of methods and evidence.Journal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care · 2025Review
- Confidence interval reporting in randomised controlled trials: A critical analysis of IJA publications.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2025Article
- Enhancing clinical decision-making: The imperative of reporting number needed to treat in anaesthesia research.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2025Article
- Hypothesis reporting in randomised controlled trials: A critical appraisal of IJA 2024 publications.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2025Article
- Research on predictive model for tracheal tube sizes in adult double-lumen endotracheal intubation based on radiomics and artificial intelligence.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Precise airway management is vital in thoracic surgeries to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. Choosing the correct double-lumen tube (DLT) size is challenging, as it typically relies on height, gender and subjective experience. This study investigates using ultrasonography (USG) and computed tomography (CT) to measure cricoid cartilage diameter for objective DLT sizing. Methods: In a randomised study, 120 adult patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery were randomised to three groups: Group A (DLT size determined by USG), Group B (DLT size determined by CT) and Group C (DLT size determined by conventional methods based on height and gender). The primary outcome variable was the appropriateness of DLT size. Secondary outcome variables were the degree of lung collapse and sore throat. Student's Results: DLT sizing based on cricoid cartilage diameter improved the accuracy, with inappropriate sizes found in 25% in the conventional group, 5% in the USG group and 2.5% in the CT group ( Conclusion: The study demonstrates that USG- and CT-guided measurements of cricoid cartilage diameter are reliable and effective methods for determining DLT size in thoracic surgery compared to conventional methods.
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