Could the speed of anesthesia gas shape lung recovery after nose surgery?

NCT ID NCT07758517

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study looks at whether the rate of fresh gas flow during general anesthesia influences how well the lungs stay open during and after septoplasty, a surgery to correct a deviated nasal septum. Researchers will compare two routine gas flow rates (1 L/min vs. 3 L/min) and track lung aeration using a lung ultrasound score at several points around the operation. The goal is to see if a lower gas flow might help reduce the mild lung collapse (atelectasis) that can occur under anesthesia.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Fresh gas flow rate during inhalational anesthesia (1 L/min vs. 3 L/min)
What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could guide anesthesiologists to choose gas flow rates that better preserve lung function during surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pulmonary Atelectasis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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