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Filter by:The researchers are studying whether special features make it easier to see if the breathing tube is in the correct place. It is hoped that the investigational device will enable more accurate placement (depth and trachea vs. esophagus).
This study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of weighted blankets to reduce agitation in patients in the post-procedural phase after cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures in the post anesthesia care unit. The study hypothesizes that compared to the traditional and current post-procedural strategy, weighted blanket use will reduce agitation and therefore lessen the need for additional sedation along with a reduction of post-procedure vascular complications.
This study aim to investigate the protected effects of short-term use of dapagliflozin (administered within 3 days after procedure) in CKD patients after coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention, as well as observed the incidence of CIN.
The current practice of fasting before cardiac catheterization is not based on any studies. If the procedure is to be delayed ( which is common due to busy catheterization lab), this could result in patient's dis-satisfaction and hypoglycemia. Occasionally, cancellation occur because patients are found to be non fasting ( not following the current protocol). The old data of fasting was extrapolated from procedure done under general anesthesia. Now days, cardiac catheterization is always done under local anesthesia and mild sedation. As a matter of fact, emergency cardiac catheterization done for heart attack patients carries more risk than elective one , and are still done without fasting with no reported complication rate like lung aspiration . The highest level of evidence to change the current practice comes from randomized control study. This study has been designed to challenge the current practice. The patients will be divided into 2 groups: - Fasting group (current practice): Clear fluids up to the time of the procedure and no food for at least 2 hours before the procedure. - Non Fasting Group: clear fluids and food and up to the time of the procedure The investigators' aim is to show that there is no difference with regards to potential complications between fasting (current practice) and non fasting (new practice) groups of patients with less incidence of hypoglycemia and hypotension in non fasting group. In addition, The investigators believe that patient satisfaction will be improved if patients are allowed to eat freely before the procedure and the catheter lab working ability will be maximized as the list can be filled promptly with patient on the waiting list (as fasting is no longer required) if a previously booked patient has to be cancelled in the last minute improving patient experience along with the associated financial benefits.
The aim of this study is calibrate (adjust and tune) the CAS FORE-SIGHT Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) monitor when used to measure the tissue oxygen saturation of internal organs (StO2). This is a measure of the amount of oxygen carried by the blood within the internal organs. In addition the study will assess the degree of similarities between StO2 and mean mixed venous oxygen saturation - a measure of the amount of oxygen carried in the blood returning to the heart.
Contrast-induced acute renal failure can be prevented with hemofiltration which is performed during cardiac catheterization