Breathing support before a breathing tube in intensive care
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a special high-flow oxygen mask during placement of a breathing tube helps patients with severe breathing problems in the ICU. It aims to make intubation safer and improve oxygen levels.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You need a breathing tube because of severe breathing failure, with a low oxygen level in your blood (PaO2/FiO2 200 or less).
- You have signs of breathing distress, like fast breathing, shortness of breath, or using extra muscles to breathe.
- You or your family must agree to take part, or an emergency consent can be used if needed.
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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