Manual vs. Automatic Breathing Support During Surgery in Older Adults
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of helping you breathe during anesthesia for surgery: one controlled by an anesthesiologist by hand, and one using an automatic machine. Researchers want to see which method works better and is safer for patients 65 and older.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You are scheduled for elective (planned, non-emergency) surgery that requires a breathing tube
- Your overall health is rated as acceptable for surgery (ASA class I, II, or III)
- You do not have severe heart failure or severe lung disease
- You do not have a history of brain tumors or stroke
- You can understand and communicate clearly (no dementia, delirium, or Alzheimer's disease)
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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