Breathing support before tube removal for obese heart surgery patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a special breathing method before removing the breathing tube after heart surgery. It may help very overweight patients breathe easier and recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are very overweight (BMI of 40 or higher, or 35 with related health issues)
- You are scheduled for elective heart surgery (bypass, valve, or both) with a heart-lung machine
- You will be in the heart surgery ICU after surgery and expected to come off the breathing tube within 6-12 hours
- You can give written consent to participate
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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