Power Dissipation in Flow-controlled Ventilation

Launched by MEDICAL UNIVERSITY INNSBRUCK · Jan 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying different methods of mechanical ventilation for patients undergoing open abdominal surgery. Specifically, it compares two approaches: one that uses low tidal volume ventilation (which delivers smaller breaths) and another that customizes the ventilator settings based on each patient's needs. The main goal is to see which method is more efficient, meaning it uses less energy to keep patients breathing well and maintains proper oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old, weigh more than 40 kg, and be scheduled for elective open abdominal surgery with general anesthesia. If you join, you will receive one of the two ventilation methods and then switch to the other after a short period. The study will involve monitoring your breathing and blood gas levels to understand how effectively each method works. It’s essential to know that this trial is currently recruiting participants and aims to improve care for patients receiving mechanical ventilation during surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Male and female subjects ≥ 18 years
• • Body weight ≥ 40 kg
• • Elective open abdominal surgery under general anaesthesia - American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification I-III
• • Written informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Emergency surgery
• • American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification IV-V
• • Female subjects known to be pregnant
• • Known participation in another interventional clinical trial