Respiratory care after high-risk abdominal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial looks at a breathing-focused care plan given around the time of major abdominal surgery to improve recovery and outcomes. You may be eligible if you’re having a large midline abdominal incision and can be followed after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are age 10 or older and having abdominal surgery through a midline cut
- Your surgery is expected to have an incision at least 5 cm long
- You (or your legal representative) can provide written consent (signature or fingerprint)
- You are not having a C-section as part of the surgery
- You do not have a known or suspected allergy to chlorhexidine
- You can be reached for follow-up after you leave the hospital
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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