Upright or flat? rescue litter study tests best position for breathing

NCT ID NCT07219290

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at how lying flat or upright on a rescue litter affects lung function in 12 healthy volunteers weighing 130-310 pounds. Researchers will measure how much air they can exhale in each position. The goal is to find out if an upright litter might be better for breathing during rescues from tight spaces like caves or cliffs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCSF Fresno

    Fresno, California, 93701, United States

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