Clinical trials: Sternotomy Wound
Surgical Wound Infection
Effects of Showering in 48-72 Hours of Median Sternotomy on Wound Infection, Pain, Comfort and Satisfaction
Time of showering after surgery is still a controversial issue for surgical patients and health professionals. It has been reported that patients should not shower until sutures are removed since traditionally showering is…
- Trial name
- NCT04250961
- Testing
- postoperative early shower
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Cardiac Surgery, Bone Wax, NU-KNIT, Median Sternotomy, Deep Sternal Wound Infection, Surgical Site Infection
Surgicel NU-KNIT Vs Bone Wax on Median Sternotomy
Bone wax is traditionally used as part of surgical procedures to prevent bleeding from exposed spongy bone. It is an effective hemostatic device which creates a physical barrier.
- Trial name
- NBCS (NCT06869772)
- Testing
- Closure of sternotomy
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hamad Medical Corporation