Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Airway Opening Pressure in Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients (NCT07189026)
Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Airway Opening Pressure in Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Airway opening pressure is a key parameter in assessing respiratory mechanics. Current practice primarily relies on indirect assessments of lung mechanics, but growing evidence suggests that direct airway opening pressure measurement could enhance individualized ventilatory strategies. Significant airway opening pressure suggests incomplete alveolar recruitment at end-expiration, which may contribute to ventilation-perfusion mismatch, increased respiratory effort, and postoperative pulmonary complications such as atelectasis and impaired gas exchange. Determining the prevalence and clinical relevance of significant airway opening pressure in post-cardiac surgery patients could contribute to more personalized respiratory strategies and improve postoperative care.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - Université Laval — Québec, Quebec
Age range: 18 Months
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Airway opening pressure (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - Université Laval — Québec, Quebec
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.