Doctors study whether fasting before tube removal reduces risks

NCT ID NCT04245878

Summary

This study looked at whether stopping feeding before removing breathing tubes in intensive care patients affects stomach contents. Researchers used ultrasound scans to measure stomach volume in 101 ICU patients. The goal was to understand if continuing feeding increases stomach contents and potential breathing risks during tube removal.

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Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21000, France

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