ATELECTASIS

This study tests whether an automated breathing technique during laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery can prevent lung collapse (atelectasis). About 56 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the special breathing maneuvers or standard ventilation. The goal is to see…

This study tests a new, portable chest X-ray machine that takes moving images (15 frames per second) right at the patient's bedside in the ICU. Researchers want to see if it gives doctors clearer information about lung and diaphragm movement and blood flow compared to standard X-…

This study tests a therapy called oscillation and lung expansion (OLE) that combines gentle air pressure, vibrations, and medication mist to help clear mucus and reopen collapsed lung areas. It involves 60 adults on ventilators who have thick mucus and lung infections. Researcher…

This study looks at whether giving a nerve block (paravertebral block) during chest surgery can help prevent problems like lung infections, breathing trouble, or fluid buildup. Researchers will follow 500 adults having keyhole or robot-assisted chest surgery. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether a specific method of removing the breathing tube after abdominal surgery can prevent lung complications like collapsed lungs or pneumonia. It involves 270 adults at moderate to high risk for such problems. The goal is to find a better, evidence-based appr…

This study looks at whether doing repeated lung reopening maneuvers during spine surgery (when patients lie face down) can prevent partial lung collapse better than the usual single maneuver. About 60 adults having elective back surgery will be randomly assigned to either periodi…