Bed angle may change how your lungs move, study finds

NCT ID NCT07351201

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how raising the head of the bed changes lung movement in 31 healthy adults aged 18 to 60. Researchers used a painless ultrasound to measure lung sliding at three different bed angles: flat, 20 degrees, and 40 degrees. The goal is to help doctors position patients with breathing problems more safely in emergency and intensive care settings.

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Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)