Heart surgery ventilation showdown: which setting saves more lungs?
NCT ID NCT04408495
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tested two different ways of using a breathing machine during heart surgery in 441 high-risk patients. One method used high pressure with extra maneuvers to open the lungs, while the other used low pressure. The goal was to see which approach better prevents serious lung complications and death after surgery.
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Locations
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CHRU Brest
Brest, France
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CHRU Tours
Tours, France
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CHU Amiens-Picardie
Amiens, France
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CHU Nantes
Saint-Herblain, France
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CHU Poitiers
Poitiers, France
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CHU Rennes
Rennes, France
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CHU de Dijon
Dijon, France
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CHU de Nancy
Nancy, France
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CHU de Rouen
Rouen, France
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CHU de Toulouse
Toulouse, France
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