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RespirAq Humidifier Usability During Invasive Ventilation

Not Applicable
Conditions
Mechanical Ventilation
Registration Number
NCT04765878
Lead Sponsor
Auckland University of Technology
Brief Summary

This study aims to capture preliminary safety and effectiveness information on a near-final humidifier device design and to provide data for more extensive research, if required. This feasibility study will investigate the following: process, resources, management, and scientific aspects of delivering humidification by the RespirAq humidifier device in ventilated patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

Patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) will be recruited before their surgical procedure at the Waikato district health board during February, March, and April of 2021.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Age <18 years
  • Have any other condition which, at the investigator's discretion, is believed may present a safety risk or impact the feasibility of the study or the study results
  • Patients admitted for emergency CABG surgery
  • Unable to provide written informed consent before surgery
  • Patients who would be contra-indicated to HME humidification devices

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Humiditymax 24 hours

Meet ISO standard

Temperaturemax 24 hours

Meet ISO standard

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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