New breathing technique may help ventilator patients wean faster

NCT ID NCT02382861

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a newer breathing machine method (NAVA) helps patients with respiratory failure come off the ventilator faster than the usual method (PSV). The study included 47 adults who had trouble weaning from the ventilator. Researchers measured how long it took to successfully breathe without the machine and looked at complications like pneumonia. The goal was to see if NAVA reduces weaning time and improves outcomes.

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  • CHU de Bordeaux Hôpital Pellegrin

    Bordeaux, Aquitaine, 33000, France

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