Cardiopulmonary bypass surgery Surgery Other and unspecified disorders of circulatory system
Conditions
Interventions
Randomised controlled trial
Sponsors
Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elective coronary artery bypass and uncomplicated aortic root surgery through a median sternotomy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal, pre-existing lung disease, mitral valve disease, known pulmonary hypertension, chronic renal failure, morbid obesity or emergency surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To increase arterial oxygenation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed