MedPath

CPAP Versus Bilevel Pressure Support Ventilation in Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Severe Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
Registration Number
NCT00213681
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Rouen
Brief Summary

To evaluate whether bilevel positive airway pressure more rapidly improves ventilation than continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with acute pulmonary edema. CPAP is delivered via a simple device connected to oxygen.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • age > 16 yrs, acute onset of severe respiratory distress, bilateral rales and typical findings of congestion on chest radiograph
  • breathing frequency of > 30/min, SpO2 >90%, use of accessory respiratory muscles
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Improvement in PaCO2 at the end of ventilation
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood gases, vital signs
Time to transfer to medical ward
Time to hospital discharge
Endotracheal intubation, myocardial infarction and mortality during the first 24 hours
Duration of the ventilation
Easiness to use was evaluated by nurses
Patients operational tolerance
Complications of each ventilation mode
© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath