Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of Different Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Systems in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

Lead Sponsor:

Policlinico Hospital

Conditions:

Acute Respiratory Failure

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance, the tolerability and the efficacy on gas-exchange of different CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) systems.

Detailed Description

Three CPAP systems are studied for each patient at the same level of PEEP: 1) continuous high-flow CPAP with fixed value PEEP valve; 2) continuous high-flow CPAP with Boussignac PEEP valve; 3) demand ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Intubated-tracheostomized subjects receiving CPAP during the weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation

Exclusion

  • Hemodynamic instability
  • Barotrauma
  • Severe myopathy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2009

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00876473

Start Date

April 1 2009

End Date

January 1 2014

Last Update

April 28 2015

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Policlinico Hospital

Milan, Italy