Exploring tissue reperfusion in two body positions and varied load periods in critically ill patients. (EXTREME II Pressure Study)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: critically ill patients; tissue perfusion; Cardiovascular - Normal development and function of the cardiovascular system; Skin - Normal skin development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000333415
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Fiona Coyer

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-03-15
• Study Completion: 2017-08-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 125

Inclusion Criteria

Critically ill patients will be included if they:
1. are over 18 years.
2. are mechanically ventilated.
3. have been admitted to the Intensive care unit within the past 72 hours.

Exclusion Criteria

Critically ill patients will be excluded if they:
1. are receiving non-invasive ventilation (NIV).
2. are unable to turn on one or more of the body positions.
3. are managed in isolation under contact or droplet or airborne precautions.
4. have a diagnosis of burn injury with greater than 40% TBSA.
5. have a burn injury located over the sacrum or over both hip regions.
6. are scheduled for a surgical procedure in theatre on the day of data collection.
7. are managed on spinal precautions.
8. have a diagnosis of a pelvic fracture and are unable to turn.
9. are receiving palliative care.
10. are agitated and do not obey commands as determined by medical or nursing clinicians.
11. are deemed to be in too much pain to turn, as determined by medical or nursing clinicians.
12. are haemodynamically unstable, as determined by medical or nursing clinicians.13. are on three other research protocols in intensive care.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified