Towards an improved understanding of the effect of a speaking valve on lung volumes and communication in the critically ill tracheostomised patient

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: tracheostomised mechanically ventilated ICU patients; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000589583
• Lead Sponsor: Anna-Liisa Sutt

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-06-04
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

20 consecutive ICU patients using a speaking valve successfully for at least 30minutes

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with severe communication difficulties, patients not suitable for electrical impedance tomography (ventricular assist devices, open sternum, extensive thoracic dressings/drains, dependent on cardiac pacing)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
end expiratory lung volume<br>Measured using an Electrical Impedance Tomography belt around the patient's thorax.[across the 60min monitoring period]