Lung opening technique after surgery to prevent complications
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a method to open up the lungs after surgery to help prevent breathing problems. It is for older adults having laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery that lasts more than 2 hours.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You are having laparoscopic surgery on your stomach or intestines that lasts more than 2 hours
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30
- You have no severe lung, heart, kidney, or liver disease
- Your oxygen level is normal before surgery
- You are expected to wake up and have the breathing tube removed in the operating room
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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