Status:

WITHDRAWN

Non Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Status Asthmaticus

Lead Sponsor:

Southern Illinois University

Conditions:

Status Asthmaticus

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-18 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Status Asthmaticus is recognized as a common cause of morbidity in children in the United States (CDC). In recent years, hospitalization rates have reached an all time high. This study will evaluate t...

Detailed Description

Asthma is a common, chronic and complex disorder of the airways, with symptoms that are variable and recurring. It is characterized by bronchial hyper-responsiveness to various stimuli, airflow obstru...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 1-18 years old
  • Known H/O asthma
  • With status asthmaticus
  • CAS score 2-8 after one dose of systemic steroid, 1 hour of continuous albuterol and 3 doses of ipratropium bromide.

Exclusion

  • No previous history of asthma.
  • Absence of airway protective reflexes.
  • Absence of respiratory drive.
  • Problems with clearing oral secretions.
  • Need for emergent intubation as determined by the attending physician.
  • Facial or airway anomaly or injury precluding the use of tight fitting mask.
  • Discretion of the attending physician depending on the severity of illness

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01403428

Start Date

June 1 2011

End Date

March 1 2014

Last Update

December 12 2014

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Springfield, Illinois, United States, 62702