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Critical Events in Anaesthetised Kids Undergoing Tracheal Intubation (CRICKET)-study protocol for an international

Tom Bennett1, Nicola Disma2, Thomas Engelhardt3

  • 1Department of Anaesthetics, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK.

BJA Open
|February 18, 2026
PubMed

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The Critical Events in Anaesthetised Kids undergoing Tracheal Intubation (CRICKET) study tracks critical events during pediatric tracheal intubation. This international research aims to improve airway management safety in children by analyzing event incidence and patient data.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Airway Management
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • The Critical Events in Anaesthetised Kids undergoing Tracheal Intubation (CRICKET) study is a global initiative.
  • It focuses on tracheal intubation events in pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To capture, assess, and analyze critical events during tracheal intubation in children.
  • To improve the safety of pediatric airway management.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, international multicenter observational study.
  • Involves pediatric patients aged 0-16 years requiring tracheal intubation.
  • Data collected via electronic case report forms, with detailed follow-up for critical events.

Main Results:

  • The study began in January 2024 and is ongoing.
  • As of May 2025, approximately 25,000 patients have been enrolled.
  • An estimated 50,000 patients are expected by the end of 2025.

Conclusions:

  • The primary outcome is the incidence of critical events during pediatric tracheal intubation.
  • Further analysis depends on resources and observed event rates.
  • Findings will inform strategies to enhance safety in pediatric airway procedures.
Abstract

Keywords:
airway managementanaesthesia critical eventspaediatric anaesthesiatracheal intubation

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