Study of long-term ICU patients in China
This study looks at patients who have been in the ICU for at least 8 days and have certain serious conditions. The goal is to understand their health patterns over time. You may be able to join if you have been in the ICU for 8+ days and meet one of the listed conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years.
- You have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for 8 days or more.
- You have had a tracheotomy (a breathing tube placed in your neck).
- You have needed a breathing machine for more than 96 hours (4 days) without stopping.
- You have had multiple organ failure, a severe infection (sepsis), a serious injury, or a severe brain injury.
- You have not refused follow-up visits or been lost to follow-up by the study team.
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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