Comparing two ventilator settings for lung health in ARDS
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests two methods of adjusting a ventilator to see which one may better protect the lungs of patients with ARDS. It will help doctors learn how to set the machine to reduce strain on the lungs.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with ARDS (a type of severe lung injury) using the latest definition from 2023.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your oxygen level is low, with a PaO2/FiO2 ratio of 200 or less (a measure of how well your lungs are working).
- You started using a breathing machine (ventilator) within the past 12 hours.
- You or your family have agreed to join the study and signed a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
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