Lung opening techniques after heart surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two methods of opening the lungs (recruitment maneuvers) after heart-lung bypass to see which works better. The study aims to help patients recover their lung function more quickly after cardiac surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective (non-emergency) heart surgery like bypass or valve replacement.
- You are in moderate to high risk category (ASA II-IV) as assessed by your anesthesiologist.
- You do NOT have severe heart failure or very weak heart muscle (ejection fraction less than 35%).
- You do NOT have chronic lung disease, a collapsed lung, or very high blood pressure in your lungs.
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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