Muscle relaxants vs. sedation: which helps severe COVID-19 lung patients breathe better?
NCT ID NCT04922814
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looked at 40 severely ill COVID-19 patients with lung failure who needed a breathing machine. Researchers compared giving muscle relaxants plus sedation versus sedation alone to see which improved oxygen levels better. The goal was to find better ways to manage breathing and reduce deaths in the ICU.
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Assiut university, faculty of medicine, anesthesia and ICU and pain management department
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71515, Egypt
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