Continuous skin carbon dioxide monitoring in heart-lung bypass patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study checks whether a sensor placed on the skin can reliably measure carbon dioxide levels in people who need VA-ECMO, a kind of temporary heart-lung support. It aims to help doctors monitor breathing and circulation more accurately while you’re on this support.
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Who can take part
- You must be using VA-ECMO (a temporary heart-lung support machine).
- You must be on VA-ECMO because of low cardiac output (your heart is pumping less effectively).
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- No other listed eligibility rules (based on the provided criteria).
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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