Ig Nobel 'Butt Breathing' Technique Advances Toward Medical Use

1 min read
Source: IFLScience
Ig Nobel 'Butt Breathing' Technique Advances Toward Medical Use
Photo: IFLScience
TL;DR Summary

A first safety trial of 'enteral ventilation' or 'butt-breathing' using oxygen-rich liquid administered rectally shows promise, with future studies planned to assess its effectiveness for oxygenating blood, potentially aiding patients with lung issues.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

1

Time Saved

4 min

vs 4 min read

Condensed

96%

80033 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on IFLScience