Can a mask help avoid breathing tubes after surgery?
NCT ID NCT01971892
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a mask that helps with breathing (non-invasive ventilation) can prevent the need for a breathing tube in patients who develop respiratory failure after abdominal surgery. 300 adults who had abdominal surgery and then had trouble breathing were randomly assigned to receive either the mask or standard oxygen therapy. The main goal was to see if the mask reduced the number of patients needing a breathing tube within 7 days.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) via facial mask
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce the need for breathing tubes and lower complications after abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all patients or settings. NIV may not prevent intubation in severe cases.
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Locations
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Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, St Eloi University Hospital
Montpellier, 34000, France