Checking readiness to remove the breathing tube after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how to judge when it is safe to remove the breathing tube in people in the ICU after a brain injury. It may help improve timing and safety of extubation, when supported by a breathing trial and clinical stability.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 75 years old and were admitted to the ICU for a brain-related problem causing intubation
- You have been on a mechanical ventilator for more than 48 hours
- Your brain status is stable for safety (no dangerous pressure in the head) and you are on minimal sedation
- You scored low on a basic brain-awareness scale and you passed a spontaneous breathing trial
- This would be your first attempt to have the breathing tube removed under the study plan
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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