Which ventilator setting protects lungs best during prone surgery?
NCT ID NCT07680881
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two common ways to help patients breathe during surgery when they are lying face down (prone position). The goal is to see which method leads to less lung collapse (atelectasis) after the operation. Researchers will use lung ultrasound and oxygen measurements to compare the two ventilation modes in 90 adults having elective prone surgery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If one ventilation method clearly reduces lung collapse, it could guide anesthesiologists in choosing safer breathing support during prone surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a randomized trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Cemil Tasciogu Research and Training Hospital
Istanbul, Sisli, Turkey (Türkiye)