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Interest of Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) Delivery by EzPAP® After Cardiac Surgery in the Management of Postoperative Atelectasis

Launched by NANTES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Oct 7, 2014

Trial Information

Current as of June 09, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Atelectasis, Respiratory Physiotherapy, End Expiratory Pressure, Ez Pap®, Cardiac Surgery

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Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patients admitted in ICU after cardiac surgery by sternotomy with cardiopulmonary bypass presenting a pulmonary atelectasis after extubation, diagnosed by chest X-ray in postoperative period (day1 to day 2).
  • Patients over 18 years of age
  • Informed patient
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Hemodynamic instability (mean blood pressure \< 65 mmHg or \> 95 mmHg)
  • Respiratory rate \> 35/min
  • Undrained pneumothorax
  • Predictable trachea intubation or emergent surgery
  • Patient oral refusal

About Nantes University Hospital

Nantes University Hospital, a leading academic medical institution in France, is dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor of clinical studies, the hospital integrates cutting-edge scientific exploration with patient care, fostering collaborations among multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals and researchers. With a strong emphasis on ethical standards and patient safety, Nantes University Hospital aims to contribute to the development of effective therapies and interventions that enhance patient outcomes and overall public health.

Locations

St Herblain, , France

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

First submit

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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