Doctors test if a 'Fuller Lung' eases heart strain in critically ill patients

NCT ID NCT03202641

Summary

This study aimed to find the best way to set ventilator pressure for patients with severe lung failure (ARDS). Researchers compared two standard techniques to see which one improved oxygen levels while putting less strain on the heart. The study was terminated early after enrolling only 2 of a planned 50 patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachussets General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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