Testing blood gas from artery vs fingertip in breathing distress
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares blood drawn from an artery (arterial blood gas) with blood from a fingertip (capillary blood gas) to see if the fingertip test gives accurate enough results for patients in the emergency room with breathing problems caused by COPD or heart failure. It might help reduce the pain and discomfort of repeated artery tests.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are in the emergency room with a sudden worsening of COPD or a heart-related breathing problem (APE)
- You need non-invasive ventilation, which is a mask or similar device to help you breathe
- You have not already started non-invasive ventilation before arriving at the hospital
- You are not pregnant, do not have a congenital heart defect, and are not under legal guardianship
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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