Hyperinflation Respiratory Therapies in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Pulmonary Disease
Postoperative Complications
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 324 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this prospective randomized clinical trial is to evaluate three different types of hyperinflation respiratory therapies, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), Intermittent positive end expiratory pressure (EzPAP), Metaneb. Investigators will examine which hyperinflation therapy provides better lung expansion and may improve lung recovery after surgery.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age 18 years and older
2. Admitted to Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), isolated valve repair/replacement, or CABG + valve repair/replacement
3. Cardiac surgery performed via median sternotomy
Exclusion Criteria:
1. BMI\>40
2. Refusal …
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