Effects of compression of front of chest on mechanically ventilated patients with breathing machine

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Intubate and Mechanically ventilated adult patients; PaO2/FiO2 >/ 300 with PEEP </5; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001392752
• Lead Sponsor: Flinders Medical Centre

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-10-31
• Last Update Posted: 7 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion

Patients who are 18 years or older admitted to the ICU at Flinders Medical Centre who have been identified as either of the following
1.Intubated and ventilated
2.PaO2/FiO2 greater than or equal to 300 with PEEP less than or equal to 5

Exclusion Criteria

1.History of chronic respiratory condition (COPD/Interstitial lung disease) or any suspected lung infection
2.Current lung collapse, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma
3.Chest drain
4.Unstable spine, femur or pelvic fractures
5.Cardiovascular unstable -MAP < 65 mmHg despite ongoing high vasopressor /inotropic support, arrhythmias
6.Recent cardiothoracic surgery ( 4 weeks)
7.Patients who are admitted to ICU with active palliation
8.Admitted consultant is not happy for the patient to be enrolled in this study
9.Intracranial pressure > 20 mmHg or Cerebral perfusion pressure < 60 mmHg
10.Pregnant women

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified