A comparison of Helium-oxygen mixture (Heliox) with an oxygen-air mixture in reducing the work of breathing during weaning from mechanical ventilation

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Référence : EUCTR2005-003612-30

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Extrait

This is a study to look at whether breathing Helium (which being much lighter than air is easier to breathe) and oxygen makes breathing easier for patients, and therefore enables them to be helped off the support provided by breathing machines (ventilator) in their recovery phase in the intensive care unit.


Critère d'inclusion

  • Patients admitted to the intensive care unit who are in the recovery phase of their illness and are weaning from mechanical ventilation

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