Using a rescue inhaler during surgery to prevent collapsed lung tissue
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This early-stage study tests whether giving patients a quick-acting asthma inhaler (salbutamol) during chest, belly, or spine surgery can prevent their lungs from partially collapsing after anesthesia. Collapsed lung tissue is common after surgery and can slow recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You are generally healthy or have mild, controlled health conditions (ASA score I or II)
- You are scheduled for chest, abdominal, or spinal surgery
- You do not have serious heart rhythm problems or other major heart conditions besides high blood pressure
- You have never had heart surgery or are not being treated for valve 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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