Using a carbon dioxide monitor to guide safe breathing-tube removal
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a special carbon dioxide monitor to help decide when it's safe to remove your breathing tube after abdominal surgery. If you are having a planned abdominal procedure lasting 1–4 hours, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 79 years old.
- Your surgery is a planned abdominal procedure (like gallbladder, bowel, gynecologic, liver, or urologic surgery).
- Your surgery will last between 1 and 4 hours.
- You do not have sleep apnea, nerve/muscle disorders, or mental/cognitive issues.
- You have not had another surgery in the past month.
- You are able to follow instructions and give informed consent.
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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