Study on intubated ICU patients and tracheostomy timing
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who needed a breathing tube to protect their airway. It aims to understand when a tracheostomy (a tube placed directly into the windpipe) is done and why, which may help improve care for future patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You were between 18 and 99 years old when admitted to the ICU
- You were admitted to the ICU between January 2012 and November 2025
- You needed a breathing tube to protect your airway for any reason
- Your medical records were complete and available for review
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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