New scoring system aims to reduce breathing tube failures

NCT ID NCT05085457

First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested a new scoring tool called ExPreS to help doctors decide when patients on breathing machines are ready to have the tube removed. Over 500 adults in intensive care units took part. The goal was to see if using ExPreS leads to more successful removals and fewer complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitário Santa Terezinha

    Joaçaba, Santa Catarina, 89600-000, Brazil

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