Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Cycling Off Criteria During Pressure Support Ventilation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Policlinico Hospital
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators' aim is to study the effect of cycling off criteria during pressure support ventilation in COPD patients at two levels of PEEP and PSV.
Detailed Description
In this study two levels of cycling off criteria at two levels of PEEP and PSV were tested in term of gas exchange, respiratory mechanics, work of breathing and patient comfort.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Stable COPD patients during invasive mechanical ventilation
Exclusion
- Hemodynamic instability,
- Paralysis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
13 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00141440
Start Date
July 1 2005
End Date
March 1 2007
Last Update
December 30 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Ospedale Sacco
Milan, milano, Italy, 20100