How Different Oxygen Breathing Methods Work Before Surgery
This study compares different ways to give patients oxygen before anesthesia is used during surgery. Researchers want to understand which method works best for getting oxygen into your lungs safely.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy (ASA score of 1 or 2, meaning no serious medical conditions or only mild ones)
- You are an adult, or a child aged 5–12 years old
- You do not have a BMI (body weight measure) of 30 or higher
- You have no airway problems, abnormal throat structure, or active throat/lung infection
- You are not pregnant
- You can give written permission to participate (or your parent/guardian can, if you're a child)
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