Tough tube, troubled lungs? study checks the link

NCT ID NCT02576756

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked back at 1,000 patients who needed extra tools to place a breathing tube during surgery. The goal was to see if these patients had a higher chance of breathing in stomach contents or developing pneumonia after the operation. The findings help doctors understand risks for future patients.

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