Using ultrasound to predict breathing tube removal in ICU patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to check if a patient on a breathing machine is ready to have the tube removed. It uses an ultrasound to look at the diaphragm muscle, which helps doctors decide when it's safe to take the tube out.
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Who can take part
- You have been on a breathing machine for more than 48 hours
- You are 18 years or older
- Your heart and blood pressure are stable enough to try breathing without the machine
- You do not have nerve or muscle disorders that affect breathing
- You have not had severe chest trauma or diaphragm problems
- You are not pregnant
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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