Lying flat or on your side? study tests best position to avoid post-surgery oxygen drops.
Prevention
Not yet recruiting
This study compares two simple bed positions—semirecumbent (sitting up slightly) and lateral (lying on your side)—to see which one better prevents dangerously low oxygen levels after surgery. About 1,200 adults who had general anesthesia will be randomly assigned to one position …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yuhu Ma • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:28 UTC