Breathing machine adjustments and breathlessness in the ICU
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial studies how small changes to a breathing machine can affect how short of breath you feel. If you are in the ICU and awake, you may be able to help doctors learn how to make ventilator settings more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are in the ICU at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
- You are using a breathing machine (ventilator).
- You are awake enough to answer simple questions about your breathing.
- You are not on comfort care only.
- You do not have dementia or a condition that makes it hard to communicate.
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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