Predicting breathing tube removal success in ICU patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether two simple breathing measurements can predict whether patients in the ICU are ready to have their breathing tube removed. If successful, it could help doctors make safer decisions about when patients can breathe on their own.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 24 hours in an ICU
- Your heart and blood pressure are stable with little or no blood pressure medication
- You have an adequate cough reflex and do not have excessive fluid in your lungs
- Your doctor believes you are ready to try breathing on your own
- You do not have a known neuromuscular disease like ALS or Guillain-Barré syndrome
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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