Feasibility Study of Novice-Performed Lung Ultrasound for Pneumothorax Detection After Cardiac Surgery
Recruiting
Observational Study
Pneumothorax
Cardiac Surgery
Lung Ultrasound
Chest Tube Removal
Postoperative Complications (Cardiopulmonary)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Jacobo Moreno Garijo · Other
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About This Trial
What is the purpose of this study? This study is being done to find out if medical trainees (such as residents and fellows) can learn to use lung ultrasound to detect a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) after heart surgery.
Who is participating in the study? Adults who have recently had heart surgery and are having their chest tubes removed in the intensive care unit may be able to join.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Undergoing cardiac surgery
* Scheduled for chest and/or mediastinal chest tube removal in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe chronic lung disease that may impair lung ultrasound interpretation, including:
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