Finding the best side-lying position for ARDS after abdominal surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial uses a special imaging test (electrical impedance tomography) to find the safest side position for patients with lung injury after abdominal surgery in the ICU. It aims to improve oxygen levels and breathing comfort.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had abdominal surgery and are now in the ICU with a lung condition called ARDS
- Your medical team believes you can safely change positions as part of the study
- The study's breathing monitor can be placed on your chest
- You or your legal representative has given permission to join
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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