Cuff pressure changes in weight loss surgery
This study looks at how the pressure in the breathing tube changes during weight loss surgery. It aims to help make the procedure safer and more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
- You have an ASA risk rating of I, II, or III (this means you are generally healthy or have a mild to serious health condition that is well controlled).
- You do not have any drug allergies.
- You do not have chronic pain or take strong pain medicines (opioids) for a long time.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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