Safe sputum suction for stroke coma patients
This study tests a safer way to remove mucus from the airway in people who are in a coma after a stroke.
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Who can take part
- You must have had a stroke.
- You must be in a coma or unconscious.
- You must not have multiple organ failure.
- You must not have active bleeding in multiple organs.
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