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To compare the result of inhaler vs nebulisation therapy while using NIV in acute exacerbation of COPD.

Not Applicable
Conditions
Health Condition 1: J441- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/07/054734
Lead Sponsor
Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS Rohtak
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot Yet Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

1.Patients aged >40 years.

2.Clinically suspected patients in AECOPD.

3.Patients of COPD in type 2 respiratory failure and pH between 7.25-7.35.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Any obstructive or restrictive respiratory disease other than COPD.

2.Hemodynamically unstable, defined as systolic blood pressure <90 mm Hg or mean arterial blood pressure <65 mm Hg despite appropriate volume resuscitation.

3.Patients in need of emergency intubation.

4.Arterial pH <7.25 or the pO2 below 45 mmHg despite oxygen therapy.

5.Patients in altered sensorium or Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) less than 12.

6.Patients with facial deformity, trauma or surgery where proper oronasal mask seal cannot be ensured.

7.Patients with hypersensitivity to Levosalbutamol, coronary artery disease (CAD), tachyarrhythmias, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To measure the level of Ipratropium Bromide in blood post aerosol therapy using pMDI versus jet nebulizer via face mask during NIV therapy.Timepoint: 30 minutes, 1 hour & 6 hours after aerosol therapy (prior to the next dose) in both arms.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
pH, pO2 & pCO2 will be measuredTimepoint: Before & after 2 hours of aerosol therapy in both arms.;Respiratory rate (RR), heart rate (HR) & oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter (SpO2) will be measuredTimepoint: 30 minutes, 1 hour & 6 hours after aerosol therapy (prior to the next dose) in both arms.
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