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The effect of a Sigh on ventilator weaning after Cardiothoracic surgery

Not Applicable
Conditions
Mechanical ventilation
Respiratory - Normal development and function of the respiratory system
Registration Number
ACTRN12622000330741
Lead Sponsor
Flinders Medical Centre
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
160
Inclusion Criteria

Elective Cardiac surgery
On-pump procedure (undergoing Cardiopulmonary bypass)
Patient from Home prior to surgery

Exclusion Criteria

Age < 18 years
Hx of COPD/Bulla
Pneumothorax clinically
On extracorporeal support
Not planned for extubation in next 48 hours due to other issues requiring intubation (e.g Respiratory failure, further operative plans)

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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