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Implementation of Nasal Non-Invasive Ventilation With a RAM Cannula in the Inpatient /Outpatient Setting

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Chronic Respiratory Failure
Registration Number
NCT03473171
Lead Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to implement a standardized protocol to initiate nasal non-invasive ventilation with RAM nasal cannula (NIV/RAM-NC) with Trilogy mechanical ventilator at Children Memorial Hospital inpatient and outpatient sites, as well as to explore the side effects and complications associated with the use of NIV/RAM-NC in children.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5
Inclusion Criteria
  • Children admitted to the Children Memorial Hermann Hospital and consulted to Pediatric Pulmonary Service for initiation of NIV/RAM-NC both at the inpatient and outpatient sites.
  • Children who fail to wean from chronic respiratory support (CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC) in whom long-term ventilation is considered between 10/2016 - 10/2017 will be included.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children with minimal setting (CPAP < 5cmH2O, HFNC < 3LPM) able to be weaned to regular nasal cannula.
  • Patients with upper airway obstruction that may be candidates for surgical procedure will be excluded.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility as Assessed by Number of Participants Who Had Complications7 days after starting the RAM cannula

Complications include respiratory failure, tachypnea, hypercapnia, hypoxemia, air trapping or hyperexpansion.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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Houston, Texas, United States

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States

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