Airway Anatomy of the SimBaby

Medical University of Vienna20 enrolled

Overview

The aim of the present study is to compare radiographic upper airway measurements of the SimBabyTM pediatric patient high-fidelity simulator with actual human airway anatomy to assess the grade of realism of the simulator.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Airway Reality

Interventions

CT, MRIOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 MonthMax age: 12 MonthsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * MRI or CT head or neck including upper airway * age: 1-12 months Exclusion Criteria: * no pathology of airway, face, neck * no airway device in place * head not in neutral position * neck collar

Locations (1)

Medical University of vienna

Vienna, Austria

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

pharyngeal measurements

Secondary Outcomes

anatomic structures of the upper airway

distances, volumes and cross sectional areas of the tongue, soft palat, pharyngeal structures as well as oral airspace

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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