Low-Flow anesthesia: safe or germ haven?
NCT ID NCT07092046
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study checked whether using very low gas flow during anesthesia (minimal flow) leads to more germs in the breathing equipment. 140 adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to minimal or normal flow. Researchers took swabs from the equipment and patients' noses to compare germ levels. The goal was to see if moisture buildup in minimal flow anesthesia increases infection risk.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Sevoflurane, Propofol, Remifentanil, Rocuronium
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that minimal flow anesthesia is safe regarding infection risk, supporting its wider use.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on equipment contamination, not patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all settings.
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Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)