Direct extubation vs. extubation after a breathing trial
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of removing the breathing tube (extubation) in patients who are ready to breathe on their own: taking the tube out right away, or doing a trial of breathing without the machine first. It is for people who are at low risk of needing the tube put back in.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have been on a breathing machine for 1 to 4 days.
- You are ready to try breathing on your own (based on simple checks like your breathing rate and oxygen levels).
- You do not have serious heart, lung, nerve, or swallowing conditions.
- You do not have a tracheostomy, a BMI over 30, or a brain injury.
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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