Prospective Assessment Project of AirwaY Management-related Incidents in Adult Anaesthesia Care PAPAYA III
This study, called PAPAYA III, is looking into how breathing support (airway management) is handled for adults having operations in many hospitals across Europe. It aims to understand how often problems, big or small, occur when doctors use breathing tubes (like those for ventilators) or other devices to help patients breathe during anaesthesia. For every patient, the team will record details about their breathing management. If a problem happens, they will record more information about what went wrong and how it was fixed. By collecting this information, researchers hope to identify common issues and find better ways to prevent them, ultimately making anaesthesia safer for everyone.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Imagine you're having an operation and need anaesthesia, which makes you sleep and not feel pain. During this time, the anaesthesia team often needs to help you breathe, sometimes using a breathing tube or another device placed in your throat or airway. This study, called PAPAYA III, is looking closely at how this 'airway management' is done across many hospitals in Europe, specifically for adults.
The main goal is to understand how often minor or major difficulties happen when doctors are managing a patient's breathing during anaesthesia. This includes things like putting in a breathing tube, using a mask, or using special devices. For every patient having surgery where their breathing is managed, the anaesthesia team will fill out a short form about how things went. If a problem does occur, big or small, they'll fill out a more detailed form explaining exactly what happened and how it was sorted out.
By gathering all this information, the researchers hope to spot common patterns and challenges in airway management. This will help them to develop new guidelines or training to improve patient safety and make sure that managing breathing during anaesthesia becomes even smoother and safer for everyone in the future.
Key takeaways
- This study aims to make anaesthesia safer.
- It looks at how doctors manage breathing during operations.
- It collects information about any issues that might come up.
- Participation doesn't change your medical care.
- You must be an adult (18+) to be included.
Who may be eligible?
This study is looking for adult patients who are having an operation where they will be given anaesthesia and need help with their breathing (called airway management). This includes using breathing tubes or other devices to help you breathe, whether your operation is planned or an emergency. You must be 18 years old or older to take part.
If you don't want to take part in the study, or if you are under 18, then you won't be included. The hospital will ask for your permission before any information about your care is used for this study. If you give permission but later change your mind, you can withdraw at any time.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- Are you having an operation that requires anaesthesia?
- Will your breathing be managed by doctors during anaesthesia (e.g., using a tube or mask)?
- Are you happy for information about your anaesthesia care to be used for research?
What does participation involve?
If you are included in this study, you won't experience any changes to your usual anaesthesia care. The medical team will simply be observing and recording details about your standard airway management during your operation. They will fill out questionnaires about how your breathing was managed. If any breathing-related incidents happen, they will record more detailed information about what occurred and how it was handled. This is all done as part of your standard care, so there are no extra appointments, medications, or long-term follow-ups required specifically for this study. Your participation simply means that information about your anaesthesia care is used to help improve safety for future patients.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (5)
- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité and CharitéVerified postcodeBerlin, Germany· Not yet recruiting
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-EppendorfVerified postcodeHamburg, Germany· Not yet recruiting
- Inselspital, Bern University HospitalVerified postcodeBern, Switzerland· Recruiting
- Kantonsspital AarauVerified postcodeAarau, Switzerland· Not yet recruiting
- CHUV Centre Hospitalier Universitaire VaudoisVerified postcodeLausanne, Switzerland· Not yet recruiting
Common questions
What is 'airway management'?
It's how doctors ensure you can breathe properly when you're under anaesthesia, often involving a tube or mask to help air get into your lungs.
Will taking part change my operation or anaesthesia?
No, your anaesthesia and operation will be exactly the same. The study just records information about your standard care.
Who can take part in this study?
Adults aged 18 or older who are having an operation with anaesthesia where they need help with their breathing.
What kind of problems are they looking for?
They are looking for any minor or major difficulties that might happen when doctors are helping a patient breathe during anaesthesia.
Is my personal information kept private?
Yes, any information collected will be kept confidential and used only for research, following strict privacy rules.
How to find out more
Thomas Riva, MD,PD
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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