Active clinical trials for "Respiratory Aspiration"

the aim of this study is to evaluate the advantages of the non-intubation compared with intubation anesthesia on enhanced recovery after thoracoscopic surgery

The investigators hypothesized that sleeping in a 45 degrees elevated body position decreases the likelihood of upper airway vulnerability to collapse early after delivery. Furthermore, the investigators want to elucidate the anatomical and physiological risk factors that contribute in the upper airway obstruction in post-partum patients.

Comparing a pharmacokinetic model of a short sevoflurane sedation in burn ICU patients with control ICU patients.

The purpose of this study is to compare the systemic availability to CHF 6001 after a single dose of CHF 6001 administered using the multi-dose NEXThaler® device or the single-dose capsule inhaler Aerolizer®. CHF 6001 is an antinflammatory drug under development for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) therapy. The drug is presented as dry powder for inhalation delivered by an inhaler device. Previous studies were conducted using a single-dose capsule inhaler (Aerolizer®) device. For the subsequent clinical studies a novel multi-dose NEXThaler® device will be used.

The purpose of this study is to investigate a performance of initial positioning of left sided double lumen endobronchial tubes using peak inspiratory pressures difference between two lungs.

The objective of the present study is to evaluate diaphragm activity during three breathing exercises: diaphragmatic breathing (DB), flow-oriented (Triflo II)incentive spirometry and volume-oriented (Voldyne) incentive spirometry. Seventeen healthy subjects will be studied (8 man and 9 woman).

Uncertainty persists regarding the usefulness of incorporating inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In this study the investigators investigate whether IMT associated with exercise training would be better than exercise training alone, with regard to exercise capacity, inspiratory muscle strength and dyspnea.

The purpose of this study is to assess the change in inspiratory capacity and lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when treated with indacaterol compared to placebo and formoterol.

A significant percentage of patients with asthma and COPD do not use their inhalers properly. Experts recommend that in patients with obstructive lung diseases, inhalation technique and patient adherence should be evaluated at every visit. The assessment of inhalation skills depends on the method of evaluation. There are few different methods of assessment of inhalation technique, however none of them is recommended as the most accurate. Therefore, the aim of the study is: to compare three different methods of assessment of inhalation technique in patients with asthma and COPD. These methods include: Checklist of mistakes in inhalation technique (including critical mistakes) 4 grade scale of inhalation technique Assessment by Vitalograph®AIM (Aerosol Inhaling Monitor) to analyze the influence of Vitalograph®AIM based inhalation technique training on inhalation skills One hundred and thirty patients with asthma or COPD, who use inhaled medication on a regular basis will be enrolled. Inhalation technique will be evaluated by two observers independently at the same time with all three methods (checklist, 4 grade scale, Vitalograph®AIM). To compare these methods, the investigators will analyze method reliability and validity. Additionally, inhalation technique will be evaluated 30 minutes after Vitalograph®AIM based training to analyze the potential benefit of its application in practicing inhalation skills.

High altitude (>2400 m) is associated with decreased atmosphere pressure leading to hypoxia which in turn impairs exercise capacity and causes acute mountain sickness (AMS). It is noted that adding CO2 might be beneficial to improve hypoxia and exercise performance at high altitude. However, no device is currently available that can supply a constant low dose of CO2 during free movement at high altitude. We have recently invented a portable device which is small and light enough for supplement of low dose CO2 during field exercise at high altitude.