Tracking carbon monoxide in breath of ICU patients
This study watches how exhaled carbon monoxide levels change over time in people in the intensive care unit (ICU). This might help doctors understand recovery and outcomes better.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be admitted to the ICU at the study hospital.
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for at least 48 hours.
- You must be able to breathe on your own or with a breathing machine to provide a breath sample.
- You or a family member must give permission to take part.
- You cannot have carbon monoxide poisoning.
- You must not have smoked in the 24 hours before entering the ICU.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You cannot have certain inherited blood disorders like sickle cell disease or thalassemia.
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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