Soft foam dressing to prevent bedsores during heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a soft foam dressing can prevent pressure injuries (bedsores) during long heart surgeries. You may be eligible if you are an adult having heart surgery that lasts more than 4 hours and uses a heart-lung machine.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for heart surgery that uses general anesthesia and a heart-lung machine
- Your surgery is expected to last more than 4 hours
- You have no existing bedsores or pressure injuries on your skin before surgery
- You are not bedridden before coming to the hospital
- You are able to cooperate and are not confined to a wheelchair or bed due to a past stroke
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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