Ultrasound fat measurement and breathing during spine surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study checks if the amount of belly fat seen on an ultrasound can help predict breathing changes during spine surgery while you are lying on your stomach. It aims to make anesthesia safer for patients having planned spine surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having planned (not emergency) spine surgery.
- You will be under general anesthesia and lying on your stomach during surgery.
- You are generally healthy or have mild health issues (ASA I–III).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 39.9.
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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