Monitoring sedation after heart surgery in the intensive care unit
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares different ways of monitoring how deeply sedated patients are while on a breathing machine after heart surgery. It aims to find the best approach to keep you comfortable and safe in the intensive care unit.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for heart surgery (like valve repair, bypass, or aortic surgery) and will be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) afterward.
- After surgery, you are expected to need a breathing tube (ventilator) for more than 6 hours.
- You do not have a condition like severe dementia or epilepsy that affects your awareness.
- You have not had a recent stroke or bleeding in the brain.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
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