Clinical Trial: ORAL-PROTECT I: Oral Asepsis Preventing Transmission During Intubation

U.S., June 26 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07669064) titled 'ORAL-PROTECT I: Oral Asepsis Preventing Transmission During Intubation' on May 27.

Brief Summary: Postoperative respiratory complications, such as bacterial pneumonia, are common and serious problems after general anesthesia. They can lead to longer hospital stays, more complications, and increased mortality. One possible cause is that bacteria from the mouth and throat enter the lower airways during tracheal intubation.

The mouth and throat naturally contain many bacteria, including potentially harmful microorganisms. During general anesthesia, coughing and swallowing reflexes are reduced or absent. When a tracheal tube is inserte...