Ultrasound to set breathing support in brain injury patients with lung issues
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if chest and head ultrasound can help doctors adjust the breathing machine (PEEP) for patients with both a severe brain injury and a serious lung condition called ARDS. The goal is to improve care without harming the brain.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You have a severe acute brain injury (like from trauma, stroke, or bleeding in the brain)
- You developed a serious lung condition (ARDS) within the first 10 days in the intensive care unit
- You are not having life-sustaining treatments withdrawn
- Your doctors can perform ultrasound on your chest and head (no conditions that block the ultrasound waves)
- You have invasive brain monitoring in place (like a device measuring pressure or oxygen in your brain)
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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