Comparing breathing tube removal in the operating room after heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares removing the breathing tube right in the operating room versus waiting until you are in the ICU after heart surgery. Being awake sooner may help you recover faster and feel more in control.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and having planned heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine.
- The surgery team considers your risk low, with about a 3% or lower chance of serious complications.
- You do not need oxygen at home for a lung condition.
- You do not have severe sleep apnea that requires a CPAP or BiPAP machine.
- You do not have a muscle or nerve condition that causes weak breathing muscles.
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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