Ventilator modes and stomach tube tolerance in ICU patients
Part of Digestive system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how different ventilator settings affect pressure in the belly and how well patients tolerate a feeding tube. It may help doctors choose the best ventilator mode for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older) in the intensive care unit (ICU) and need a breathing machine (ventilator).
- You do not have a chest or belly injury.
- You do not have a belly condition like a blockage or infection.
- You have not received a large amount of blood or IV fluids in the last 24 hours.
- You do not have sepsis, liver disease, or kidney problems.
- You can lie flat on your back, and you are not severely overweight (body mass index below 30).
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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