Testing a new tool to see if you're ready to come off the breathing machine
This study tests a new way to check if your breathing muscles are strong enough to safely remove the breathing tube. It uses a special patch to measure how well your diaphragm works, which may help doctors make better decisions about when to take the tube out.
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Who can take part
- You must have been on a breathing machine for more than 3 days.
- Your doctor must be planning to try to take the breathing tube out soon.
- You must be able to give permission (or a family member can give permission for you).
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You cannot have a brain injury from a fall or stroke.
- You cannot have a pacemaker or defibrillator, or have skin sores where a patch would go.
- The breathing tube removal cannot be part of end-of-life care.
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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