Lung ultrasound to predict breathing problems after major surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses lung ultrasound before surgery to see if it can help predict breathing complications after major non-chest surgery. If you are having a long surgery under general anesthesia, this could help your care team better monitor and protect your lungs.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for a major surgery that is not on your chest or heart.
- You will have general anesthesia, and the surgery is expected to last at least 3 hours.
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions (ASA I-III).
- You do not have severe lung disease, have never had lung surgery, and do not currently have a lung infection.
- You are not pregnant, not having emergency surgery, and your body mass index (BMI) is less than 40.
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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