Weaning Using Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation by Means of Helmet in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

Inadequate or Impaired Breathing Pattern or Ventilation Clinical Trial

Official title: Weaning Using Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation by Means of Helmet in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether helmet is effective as device for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in the weaning from mechanical ventilation.

Clinical Trial Description

The clinical efficacy of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) has been demonstrated. Interest has emerged in using NPPV to facilitate earlier removal of an endotracheal tube and decrease complications associated with prolonged intubation. Studies assessing NPPV in weaning are not enough and generally are performed with face masks as device for NPPV. This study assesses the efficacy of helmet as device for NPPV during weaning from mechanical ventilation in an ICU and compares this procedure with invasive mechanical complication (IMV) by analyzing respiratory parameters, clinical course and complications. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Inadequate or Impaired Breathing Pattern or Ventilation
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult
• Respiratory Insufficiency

• NCT number: NCT01322659
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Padova
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 2010
• Completion date: January 2013