Breathing and blood flow optimization during heart-lung machine support
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at ways to improve breathing and blood flow in patients who are on a heart-lung machine (ECMO) for severe heart problems. It may help doctors better manage care for people in intensive care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and currently on a heart-lung machine (ECMO) for severe heart failure or cardiac arrest.
- You have been on ECMO for at least 6 hours.
- You have a special catheter in your heart to monitor blood flow, as part of standard care.
- You are stable enough, in the doctor's opinion, to safely participate.
- You do not have any condition that interferes with a special monitoring device used to measure lung function, such as certain electrical interference.
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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