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Filter by:Background INTELLiVENT-ASV, an automated closed-loop mode of mechanical ventilation, available on Hamilton ventilators for clinical use, uses mainstream end-tidal CO2 (etCO2) monitoring to adjust minute ventilation. However, sensors for mainstream etCO2 monitoring are expensive and fragile. The less expensive and more robust sensors for sidestream etCO2 monitoring could serve as a good alternative to sensors for mainstream etCO2 monitoring. Objective of the study The objective of this randomized noninferiority trial is to determine whether INTELLiVENT- ASV with sidestream capnography is noninferior to INTELLiVENT-ASV with mainstream capnography with regard to the percentage of breaths in a broadly accepted predefined 'optimal' zone of ventilation. Hypothesis The investigators hypothesize that INTELLiVENT-ASV with sidestream capnography is noninferior to INTELLiVENT-ASV with mainstream capnography with respect to the percentage of breaths a patient spends within the 'optimal' zone of ventilation. Study design INTELLiSTREAM is a randomized noninferiority study. Study population The study population consists of consecutive elective cardiac surgery patients who are expected to need at least 2 hours of postoperative ventilation in the ICU of Amsterdam Medical University Centers, location 'AMC'. Intervention Shortly after arrival at the ICU, patients will be randomized to receive either ventilation with INTELLiVENT-ASV with mainstream capnography or sidestream capnography. Primary outcome of the study The primary study endpoint is the percentage of breaths a patient spends inside the 'optimal' zone of ventilation, as defined before (i.e. tidal volume < 10 ml/kg PBW, maximum airway pressure < 30cm H2O, etCO2 between 30-46 mmHg and pulse oximetry between 93-98%). Secondary outcomes The percentage of time spent in other ventilation zones, as defined in the protocol. Time to spontaneous breathing, duration of weaning, loss of etCO2 signal, duration of postoperative ventilation and ventilator parameters as well as results of clinically indicated arterial blood gas analysis. Nature and extent of burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness Hamilton ventilators can use mainstream and sidestream etCO2 sensors. INTELLiVENT-ASV is a safe mode of ventilation, also in patients who receive postoperative ventilation. Furthermore, as all patients are sedated as part of standard care during postoperative ventilation, the burden for the patient is minimal
The aim of this study is to provide optimum care to postoperative patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (after cesarean) and to help them with recovery, to determine and assist the expectation and satisfaction of pregnant women with COVID-19 regarding prenatal care.
To develop an intervention to train family carers to perform and document basic vital signs whilst they provide personal care to their relatives after surgery in order to supplement patient monitoring conducted by nursing staff. To evaluate the effect of this intervention on the frequency of documented vital signs for patients in the first three days after surgery in a stepped-wedge cluster trial.
The study was conducted to determine the effect of oral water and ice popsicle on management of thirst in the immediate postoperative period as experimental.
This study evaluates pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of dexmedetomidine for children under sedation at intensive care unit after surgery. Patients will receive dexmedetomidine intravenously for 50 minutes after surgery as as sedation drug.
This study is aimed to show the effect of information method on properly usage of the patient controlled analgesia(PCA) device
Postoperative care of high risk patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has for long been considered to be the gold standard of care in terms of reducing perioperative mortality.New evidence from a 7-day cohort study involving 27 countries comes to question this practice. The primary objective of our study is to detect any benefit of postoperative ICU care after elective surgery in terms of patient's outcome, length of hospital stay, complications and cost.
We are conducting a randomized controlled trial the use of rib raising for post-operative ileus. Rib raising is an osteopathic manipulative technique (OMT). We will recruit all patients undergoing major abdominal surgery and once they have been enrolled, we will randomize them to receive daily rib raising or a control technique where we place hands on the back but do not apply any pressure. In preliminary studies, Rib raising has been shown to reduce post-operative ileus and hospital length of stay by up to 50%.
The PERFORM-TAVR trial (Protein and Exercise to Reverse Frailty in OldeR Men and women undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) is a multicenter randomized clinical trial with a parallel-group design. The investigators will screen consecutive patients ≥70 years of age before TAVR and enrol those that have evidence of physical frailty defined by an SPPB score ≤8 or an SF36-PF score ≤55. The investigators will randomly allocate 200 patients to receive a multi-faceted intervention consisting of a home-based exercise program and a protein-rich oral nutritional supplement or usual lifestyle counselling. The primary endpoint will be the change in SF36-PF score at 12 weeks.
Early mobilization is an important part of Enhanced Recovery Programs (ERP)in colorectal surgery. The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the impact of very early mobilization, starting within 1 hour after surgery, on further mobilization within an existing Enhanced Recovery Program.