High-flow oxygen through a breathing tube during a breathing test
This study tests whether giving oxygen through a small tube in your windpipe during a breathing test helps you breathe more comfortably and successfully. It aims to improve how doctors decide if you are ready to breathe without the ventilator.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 24 hours.
- You have a special tube (esophageal balloon) already in place to measure your breathing effort.
- Your doctor has decided you are ready to try breathing on your own (called a spontaneous breathing trial).
- You or a family member can sign a consent form.
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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