Soft foam dressings to prevent bedsores during heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether special soft foam dressings placed on the skin before heart surgery can help prevent bedsores (pressure injuries) that may develop during long procedures. If you are having heart surgery that lasts more than 4 hours, this might help protect your skin.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for heart surgery with general anesthesia
- Your surgery is expected to last more than 4 hours
- You have no existing bedsores or broken skin where the dressing would be placed
- You are not bedridden before coming to the hospital
- You are awake and able to cooperate
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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