Cold vapor for comfort after hernia surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether breathing cold vapor after hernia surgery helps reduce shortness of breath, thirst, and nausea, and helps keep your vital signs stable while you recover in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You had laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery under general anesthesia.
- You can speak and understand Turkish.
- You are awake and alert after surgery (Aldrete score of 9 or more).
- You do not have asthma, COPD, or heart failure.
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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