Patients undergoing major head and neck surgery are at risk for postoperative pulmonary complications. The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of high flow heated humidified oxygen at preventing postoperative pulmonary complications after major head and neck surgery, when compared to conventional oxygen therapy (aerosol cool mist).
1 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Day 14
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
214 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: HFOT (High flow with tracheostomy interface) · No Placebo Group · N/A
Age 18 - 100 · All Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria
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