ATELECTASIS

This study tested two ways of using a breathing machine during heart surgery that requires a heart-lung machine. One group received no breaths during that time, while the other received small, gentle breaths. The goal was to see which approach better prevents serious lung complic…

This study looked at whether using a lower amount of fresh gas during anesthesia (low-flow) can reduce lung collapse (atelectasis) in adults having laparoscopic weight-loss surgery. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to receive either low-flow or normal-flow anesthesia. The re…

This study looked at whether using a lower amount of oxygen (70% or 40%) instead of the usual 100% before removing a breathing tube after surgery can reduce lung collapse. 48 adults having elective surgery took part. The researchers used a special imaging technique to measure lun…

This study looked at 119 adults to find out whether using 100% oxygen or 50% oxygen during breathing tube removal after general anesthesia leads to fewer drops in blood oxygen levels. The goal is to improve safety and reduce complications like low oxygen or collapsed lungs. The r…

This study looked at 120 women having planned C-sections under general anesthesia. It compared two ways of removing the breathing tube: one using positive pressure and one using suction. The goal was to see which method helps prevent low oxygen levels in the first hour after surg…

This study looked at whether a tool called the ARISCAT score can predict lung complications (like pneumonia or collapsed lung) after major abdominal cancer surgery. Researchers followed 410 adults who had surgery under general anesthesia. The goal was to see if the score could he…

This study tested whether a special oxygen monitor (Oxygen Reserve Index) can help prevent lung collapse (atelectasis) in adults having robotic surgery. 58 patients were monitored during surgery, and their lungs were checked with ultrasound afterward. The goal was to see if this …

This study tested an AI tool that helps doctors interpret chest X-rays. Researchers used 500 X-rays from two UK hospitals and compared how well doctors performed with and without the AI's assistance. The goal was to see if the AI could improve accuracy, speed, and confidence for …

This study tested a new way of removing a breathing tube after digestive surgery to see if it prevents low oxygen levels. About 208 adults having surgery lasting over an hour were randomly assigned to either the standard method or a method that keeps positive pressure on the lung…