Oxygen levels during surgery: could less be more for patient safety?

NCT ID NCT07445698

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether using 80% oxygen instead of the usual 100% during the removal of a breathing tube (extubation) after laparoscopic colorectal surgery affects oxygen levels in the blood. Researchers monitored 60 patients with a special tool called the Oxygen Reserve Index to detect both high and low oxygen levels. The goal is to find the safest oxygen concentration to prevent complications like lung collapse or oxygen deficiency.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

oxygen administration

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help determine the safest oxygen concentration to use during extubation, potentially reducing risks like low oxygen levels or lung collapse after surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It focuses on monitoring rather than a new treatment, so direct patient benefits are limited.

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Locations

  • Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Eğitim ve Araştırma hastanesi

    Istanbul, Kartal, 34865, Turkey (Türkiye)