Dr. Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC
Claim this profileCentre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Studies Pulmonary Atelectasis
Studies Collapsed lung
5 reported clinical trials
8 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC is currently running
Open-Lung Extubation
for Collapsed Lung Prevention
Perioperative respiratory complications are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Postoperative atelectasis plays a central role in their development. Protective "open lung" mechanical ventilation aims to minimize the occurrence of atelectasis during the perioperative period. Randomized controlled studies have been performed comparing various "open lung" ventilation protocols, but these studies report varying and conflicting effects. The interpretation of these studies is complicated by the absence of imagery supporting the pulmonary impact associated with the use of different ventilation strategies. Imaging studies suggest that the gain in pulmonary gas content in "open lung" ventilation regimens disappears within minutes after the extubation. Thus, the potential benefits of open-lung ventilation appear to be lost if, at the time of extubation, no measures are used to keep the lungs well aerated. Recent expert recommendations on good mechanical ventilation practices in the operating room conclude that there is actually no quality study on extubation. Extubation is a very common practice for anesthesiologists as part of their daily clinical practice. It is therefore imperative to generate evidence on good clinical practice during anesthetic emergence in order to potentially identify an effective extubation strategy to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications.
Recruiting1 award N/A
Transfusion Strategies
for Cardiac Surgery Patients
This trial is studying different methods to help patients recover better after heart surgery.
Recruiting1 award N/A4 criteria
More about Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC
Clinical Trial Related3 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 5 trials as a Principal Investigator · 3 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC has experience with
- Protective 'open-lung' Extubation
- Liberal Transfusion Strategy
- Restrictive Transfusion Strategy
- Placebo
- Tacrolimus
- Lung Ultrasound And Doppler
Breakdown of trials Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC has run
Pulmonary Atelectasis
Collapsed lung
Ventilator Associated Lung Injury
Abdominal Surgery
Pulmonary Injury
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What does Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC specialize in?
Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC focuses on Pulmonary Atelectasis and Collapsed lung. In particular, much of their work with Pulmonary Atelectasis has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC is currently recruiting for 3 clinical trials in Montreal Quebec. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC has studied deeply?
Yes, Martin Girard, MD, FRCPC has studied treatments such as Protective 'open-lung' extubation, Liberal transfusion strategy, Restrictive Transfusion Strategy.
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