Gentle breathing during heart surgery may prevent Post-Op confusion

NCT ID NCT06752421

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested whether using low tidal volume (gentle) ventilation during heart-lung bypass surgery could lower the risk of postoperative delirium (sudden confusion). 130 adults having planned heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive either gentle ventilation or no ventilation during bypass. The main goal was to compare rates of delirium between the two groups.

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Locations

  • Konya City Hospital

    Konya, Karatay, 42030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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