Breath test may prevent unnecessary fluid drips in ICU patients
NCT ID NCT04023786
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested a simple breathing test (PEEP test) to see if it can predict whether patients on ventilators need extra fluids. 66 adults on mechanical ventilation were included. The goal was to avoid giving unnecessary fluids, which can cause harm. The test was compared to standard methods to see how well it works.
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Locations
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Dr Alexandra Beurton
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Val de Marne, France
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Dr Alexandra Beurton
Paris, 75651, France
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