Rectal Breakthrough: Anal Respiration: Butt Breathing

   

"Scientists are exploring a new method called 'enteral ventilation' to deliver oxygen through the intestine, which could give the lungs a chance to rest and heal." The technique involves an enema-like process to deliver super-oxygenated liquid through the rectum to the large intestine for absorption into the bloodstream.

The enema-like procedure is both safe and tolerable, said Takebe, MD, PhD, who has received international attention for his work developing a procedure that's become known as "butt breathing."
"We are hoping to supplement existing invasive respiratory support like mechanical ventilators or ECMO [extracorporeal membrane oxygenation] to be able to wean patients down or maybe prevent the usage of such very advanced respiratory control methods," he told MedPage Today, noting that he is especially excited to find that "the rectum can be used for other purposes besides the traditional primary functions."

 

I wonder how well they would pay for trial subjects ... I could always use some help with my breathing ... some extra change would come in handy.

My old lady says I already talk out my ass ... this can't be that much more difficult.

(Much thanks to Filthie who I fear, has more devious plans for this device.)