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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Using Helium:Oxygen Versus Air:Oxygen in Acute Respiratory Failure in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Exposed to Sulfur Mustard

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Bronchiolitis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Registration Number
NCT00515606
Lead Sponsor
Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University
Brief Summary

to assess the effectiveness of helium:oxygen mixture adjunct with non-invasive ventilation in sulfur mustard exposed patients with acute decompensation

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • a history of previous exposure to sulfur mustard
  • worsening dyspnea during the last 10 days
  • respiratory rate >25/min
  • arterial pH<7.35
  • PaCO2 of >50 mmHg
  • PaO2 of <50 mmHg
Exclusion Criteria
  • recent pneumothorax (<1 month)
  • severe respiratory failure or hemodynamic instability with forthcoming intubation
  • FIO2 of <0.4
  • impaired consciousness or absence of patient cooperation
  • facial lesions precluding NIV

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
assess spirometry and hemodynamic measures after heliox or air:oxygen use
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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