Kids with colds: new study aims to make anesthesia safer

NCT ID NCT04155892

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study observed 760 children under 8 years old who had surgery with general anesthesia. Some had cold symptoms (upper respiratory infection) and some did not. The goal was to see if a simple checklist could help doctors decide the best time to safely remove the breathing tube after surgery. The findings may help improve care and reduce complications for children with colds.

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Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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