Predicting breathing tube need after major surgery recovery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study watches patients after major surgery to see which factors may increase the chance of needing a breathing tube again. It helps doctors better predict and prevent breathing problems in the intensive care unit.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had major surgery (abdominal, vascular, orthopedic, or head/neck) and are now in the intensive care unit
- Your breathing tube was removed before leaving the operating room
- You do not have a tracheostomy or a significant nerve/muscle disease
- You are stable enough for measurements in the first 2 hours after ICU arrival
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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