Comparing lung opening tests to set breathing machine pressure in ARDS
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of measuring how well your lungs can open up, to help doctors find the best breathing machine settings for you. It aims to improve oxygen levels and breathing support in the intensive care unit.
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Who can take part
- You must be on a breathing machine (intubated) and have a condition called ARDS, where your lungs are very inflamed and oxygen levels are low.
- You must be sedated and have a special tube in your esophagus to measure pressure in your lungs.
- You must be able to give consent yourself or have a family member do it for you.
- You cannot have severe low blood pressure, certain heart issues, or high sodium in your blood.
- Your doctor must think it's safe for you to have a 'lung recruitment' procedure.
- If you are pregnant, under 18, or have certain skin or chest conditions that prevent monitoring, you cannot take part.
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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