Early tracheotomy may speed ventilator weaning
NCT ID NCT02921334
First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at whether doing a tracheotomy early could help patients who have been on a breathing machine for 5 to 7 days get off it faster. The approach involved switching between the breathing tube and a mask. The study planned to include 200 adults but was stopped early. Key measures were how many days patients needed the ventilator, how many successfully weaned, and survival rates.
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The first affiated hospital, chongqing medical university
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400016, China
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