Heart surgery oxygen trick may keep patients off ventilators

NCT ID NCT04782817

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm, moist oxygen through the nose) right after heart surgery could lower the chance of needing a breathing tube again within 48 hours. Over 3,500 adults who had heart surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple oxygen method works better than usual care for preventing breathing problems.

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States