Numbing medicine tubes during bypass surgery
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This study tests whether numbing medicine given through two thin tubes placed during heart surgery can help you recover faster and breathe better. It is for adults having on-pump coronary bypass who also have a lung condition or other risk factor.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You need coronary bypass surgery that uses a heart-lung machine.
- You have at least one lung-related risk factor, such as obesity (BMI 30+), recent smoking, COPD, or being 75+.
- You do not have major health problems like severe kidney failure, heart failure, or an emergency surgery.
- You are not allergic to any of the numbing medicines used in the study.
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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