New checklist could make surgery safer for kids with colds
NCT ID NCT04155892
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 760 children under 8 years old who had surgery with a breathing tube. Some had cold symptoms, others did not. Researchers tested five simple signs—like facial grimace and eye opening—to see if they could predict a safe breathing tube removal. The goal was to find a better way to decide when it's safe to take the tube out, reducing breathing problems after surgery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple checklist to help doctors decide when it's safe to remove a breathing tube in children with colds, reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only gathers data and does not test a new drug or therapy. Results may not apply to all hospitals or children.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States