Ultrasound of the diaphragm during breathing machine weaning
This study uses ultrasound to look at how well your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) is working while you are on a breathing machine. The goal is to see if this can help doctors predict when you can safely breathe on your own and leave the ventilator sooner.
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Who can take part
- You must be on a breathing machine and have failed at least one attempt to breathe on your own.
- You need to be calm enough to participate (not too agitated or too sedated).
- Your vital signs must be stable — meaning no major heart problems, and enough oxygen in your blood.
- You cannot have a muscle or nerve disease that you had before this illness.
- You must not be pregnant.
- You cannot have chest drains, large wounds, or skin rashes that block the ultrasound areas.
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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