A Study to Evaluate ICU Simulation Experience in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Population to Reduce Post-operative Delirium

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a pre-ICU admission simulation session on post-operative delirium in the elective cardiothoracic surgical population while in the intensive care unit.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Baseline normal neurological function pre-operatively.
Planned use of mechanical ventilator with endotracheal tube post-operatively after planned cardiothoracic surgical procedure.
Age: greater than 60 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

Chronic dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other chronic neurological disease (i.e., Bi-Polar).
Chronic use of neurological altering medications such as benzodiazepines, psychotropic, anti-depressants, anxiolytics.
Patient undergoing emergent surgery.
Use of post-operative cardiopulmonary support devices such as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), intra-aortic balloon pump, total artificial heart, or other similar device.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Robert Anderson, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.	Contact us for the latest status	Contact information: Robert Anderson APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. (507)256-3441 Anderson.Robert2@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Robert Anderson, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Robert Anderson APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.

(507)256-3441

Anderson.Robert2@mayo.edu

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