Fine-tuning breathing support in patients on ventilators
This study looks at a way to adjust the amount of breathing help from a ventilator to better match each patient's needs. It might help people who need a breathing tube for more than two days.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are currently on a breathing machine (ventilator) with pressure support
- You are expected to need the breathing machine for more than 48 hours
- You have not been on pressure support for more than 48 hours already
- You do not have certain nerve, muscle, or lung conditions that affect breathing
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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