To Evaluate Abdominal Expiratory Muscle Thickness Patttern, Diaphragmatic Excursion, Diaphragmatic thickness fraction % and Lung Ultrasound Score in Critically ill Patients and their association with Weaning Patterns

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: J810- Acute pulmonary edema

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/04/052044
• Lead Sponsor: Dept of Anaesthesiology and critical care

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 1 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

Patients of either gender aged between 20-50 years, on invasive mechanical ventilation for >48 hrs. and put on spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) for the weaning process-

1. Fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2 <0.5)

2. Positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP <5cm H2O)

3. Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2)/FiO2 >200 mm Hg

4. Respiratory rate <35/minute

5. Tidal volume >5ml/kg

6. Minute ventilation < 10L/minute

7. No abnormality in electrolyte parameters

8. Absence of hemodynamic instability

9. Resolution of the initial cause of ventilator requirement

10. Patients awake with the ability to cough.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Refusal of consent

2. Patients with chest or abdominal trauma

3. Obese patients

4. Patients with localized fluid collections in the abdomen

5. Pregnant patients.

6. Known diaphragmatic paralysis or diaphragmatic surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified