Which breathing method is safer for heart surgery patients on the move?

NCT ID NCT06006208

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at 78 adults who had heart surgery and needed a breathing tube while being moved to the intensive care unit. Researchers compared using a manual bag (AMBU bag) versus a mechanical ventilator (Hamilton C1) to see which method kept blood pressure and oxygen levels more stable. The goal is to find the safest way to transport these patients.

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Active substance: Hamilton C1 ventilator
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help hospitals choose the best way to keep patients stable during transport after heart surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 78 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or hospitals. It compares two methods but does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

postoperative ventricular dysfunction

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIAC FUNCTION DISTURBANCE POSTOPERATIVE MANUAL VENTILATION MECHANICAL VENTILATION OXYGENATION POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND

Which breathing method is safer for heart surgery patients on the move?

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