Breathing tube removal method may improve oxygen levels after surgery

NCT ID NCT01323049

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at 68 adults having limb surgery under general anesthesia. It compared two methods of removing the breathing tube: one that uses positive pressure and one that uses suction. The goal was to see which method helps patients breathe on their own longer without their oxygen levels dropping too low.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes

    Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France

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