Comparing two ways to measure breathing readiness for tube removal
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of measuring a breathing test (the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index) to decide if you are ready to have your breathing tube removed. Both methods are done at the bedside with a device, and the goal is to see which one better predicts success.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- You have been on a breathing tube with a ventilator for more than 24 hours.
- Your oxygen levels and lung settings are within a safe range (P/F ratio > 150, FiO2 ≤ 40%, and PEEP ≤ 8).
- Your blood pressure is stable with little to no medication to keep it up.
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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