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
Active Locations (1)
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Policlinico Hospital
Milan, Italy