Massive ICU study reveals hidden dangers of high CO2 in breathing failure

NCT ID NCT04304339

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study aimed to find out how often patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) have high carbon dioxide levels (hypercapnia) along with breathing failure, and what factors affect their recovery. Researchers tracked 862 adults admitted to ICUs who had fast breathing or other signs of breathing distress and high CO2 levels. The goal was to gather data to better understand and manage this common condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Andre Migniot

    Versailles, A, France

  • CHU Nantes

    Nantes, France

  • CHU Toulouse

    Toulouse, France

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