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use of ultrasound to measure thickness of diaphragm and amplitude of diaphramatic movement in patients on mechanical ventilator to make patient free from mechanical ventilation as early as possible

Not yet recruiting
Registration Number
CTRI/2020/03/024044
Lead Sponsor
Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh
Brief Summary

this study is randomised, prospective

this study is to measure the efficacy of ultrasound guided diaphragmatic movement derived parameters in predicting weaning from ventilator in patients receiving mechanical ventilation in icu

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
70
Inclusion Criteria

All patients with age 18 yrs or more, having received mechanical ventilation, in process of weaning from the same will be included in the proposed study.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients aged less than 18 years 2.
  • Received mechanical ventilation for less than 24 hrs, 3.
  • Preexisting diaphragm disease 4.
  • Any breach in skin preventing DUS examination in subcostal area 5.
  • Phrenic nerve palsy 6.
  • Refusal of consent.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To measure the efficacy of ultrasound guided diaphragmatic movement derived parameters in predicting weaning from ventilator in patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU.gap of 12 hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1.To compare and evaluate diaphragmatic movement derived parameters with ventilator derived parameters as a guide to the weaning process.2.Correlation of diaphragmatic movement derived parameters with duration of weaning

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Government college and hospital chandigarh, sector- 32

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Chandigarh, CHANDIGARH, India

Government college and hospital chandigarh, sector- 32
🇮🇳Chandigarh, CHANDIGARH, India
Dr Umang sharma
Principal investigator
9724925337
coolumang21@gmail.com

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