Status:

COMPLETED

Minimizing Lung Injury During Laparoscopy in Steep Trendelenburg Position

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Antwerp

Conditions:

Atelectasis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The investigators hypothesize that the level of PEEP is often suboptimally applied in certain operative conditions, such as in laparoscopy with head down (Trendelenburg) positioning. This can result i...

Detailed Description

The investigators hypothesize that the level of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is often incorrectly applied in certain operative conditions, such as in laparoscopy with head down (Trendelenbu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Elective laparoscopy in the Trendelenburg (head-down) position

Exclusion

  • smoker
  • lung disease (e.g. asthma, COPD, emphysema)
  • BMI \> 30 kg/m2

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 21 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 23 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

23 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04900714

Start Date

June 21 2021

End Date

September 23 2021

Last Update

January 26 2022

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Antwerp University Hospital

Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium, 2650