RecruitingNCT06934876

Waveform Capnography Compared to Colorimetric Carbon Dioxide Detection During Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults

Waveform Capnography and Colorimetric Carbon Dioxide Detection During Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults

Sponsor

Brian Driver

Enrollment

1,332 participants

Start Date

Apr 21, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Acute Respiratory Failure

Summary

This study will compare the sensitivity and specificity of waveform capnography versus colorimetric carbon dioxide detection to identify tracheal placement of the endotracheal tube during intubation of critically ill adults.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Patient is located in a participating unit (ED or ICU)
Patient is undergoing tracheal intubation.
The clinician intends to use an exhaled CO2 detection device to confirm tracheal placement of the tube.

Exclusion Criteria3

Patient is known to be a prisoner
Patient is known to be < 18 years old
A responsible clinician has determined that sole use of either waveform capnography or colorimetric testing is required for optimal care of the patient.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTColorimetric carbon dioxide (CO2) detection

All patients will undergo colorimetric carbon dioxide (CO2) detection. The reading will be assessed by a clinician at the bedside who will answer yes or no to the following question, asked after 7 breaths have been delivered following intubation: "Is the color change consistent with a tube located in the trachea?"

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTWaveform capnography

All patients will undergo waveform capnography. The reading will be assessed by a clinician at the bedside who will answer yes or no to the following question, asked after 7 breaths have been delivered following intubation: " Is the waveform consistent with a tube located in the trachea?"