High Flow Nasal Cannula in Comparison With Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Management...
Respiratory Distress SyndromeTo compare the primary outcome, failure of extubation defined by the need for re-intubation and mechanical ventilation within 5 days of initial extubation and secondary outcomes, morbidities and mortality after using of heated humidity high flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) and Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) in the immediate post-extubation period for preterm infants between 24 and 28 weeks gestation with respiratory distress syndrome.
Comparing Weaning of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) From Preterm Infants
Respiratory Distress SyndromeTo compare the 2 methods of weaning of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in premature babies born between 26 and 32 weeks
Duration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Pulmonary Function Testing in Preterm Infants...
Respiratory Distress SyndromeBronchopulmonary DysplasiaThe primary aim of this study is to quantify and compare changes in lung volumes (as measured by functional residual capacity) in premature infants stable on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and then randomized to two additional weeks of CPAP and room air versus room air alone. We hypothesize that infants randomized to additional CPAP will demonstrate an increased functional residual capacity (at the end of the two week study period and prior to discharge) compared to those randomized to room air.
Effect Of Acute Inflammatory Mediators On Functional Limitations In Patients With Acute Respiratory...
Acute Respiratory FailureThis is a randomized, controlled, pilot study of two separate Cohorts of patients from the intensive care unit. Cohort I will enroll 50 patients and randomize to receive one physical therapy session per day or receive usual ICU care. Cohort II, will enroll an additional 50 patients and randomize to receive either two physical therapy sessions per day or usual care. Outcome will be length of hospital stay measured in days. Secondary outcomes will be mortality, ventilator days, ICU days, and for Cohort II, grip strength, dynamometer strength assessments and the short physical performance battery (SPPB). Study subjects will have blood for cytokine analysis through their first week of study.
EPVent 2- A Phase II Study of Mechanical Ventilation Directed by Transpulmonary Pressures
Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeThis phase II multi-centered, randomized controlled trial of mechanical ventilation directed by esophageal pressure measurement will test the primary hypothesis that using a strategy of maintaining a minimal but positive transpulmonary pressure (Ptp = airway pressure minus pleural pressure) throughout the ventilatory cycle will lead to an improvement in patient survival.
n-CPAP Versus n-BiPAP and NIPPV for Postextubation in RDS in Preterms
Respiratory Distress Syndromenon-invasive ventilation in preterms complaining from RDS a randomized, controlled trial to compare between capap, n-bipap and NIPPV
Clinical Study to Determine the Optimal Operation Parameters During CO2 Removal With the Abylcap®...
ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)Respiratory AcidosisThis prospective study includes 5 patients with ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) treated by mechanical ventilation. In case of respiratory acidosis, extracorporeal CO2 (carbon dioxide)removal might be necessary. We hereby work with the Abylcap system with the oxygenator Lilliput2 as CO2 remover (Bellco, Italy). The patients (M/V) are older than 18, not pregnant, have a BMI<30, and no contraindication for anticoagulation therapy. Under standard conditions patients are treated with a blood flow of QB=300mL/min and a gas flow (100% 02) of QG=7L/min. Blood sampling is performed from the arterial bloodline in the patients at 0, 1h, 3h, 24h, 48h, 72h, 96h, and 120h. A parameter study is also performed to optimise CO2 removal. Herewith, blood samples (1mL) are taken from the inlet and outlet line of the Lilliput2 at the previously mentioned time points and for different flow setting: Blood flow (QB) 200-300-400mL/min and gas flow (QG) 1.5, 3, 6, 7, 8L/min Blood samples are analysed for the different blood gases from which the extraction in the CO2 remover can be calculated for each setting of QB (blood flow) and QG (gas flow).
External Nasal Dilator and Oxygen Therapy in Respiratory Failure
Acute Respiratory FailureAcute respiratory failure secondary to bronchiolitis and asthma is one of the most common diagnoses in children admitted to pediatric intensive care unit. Objectives: The primary outcome of the study is to compare the respiratory parameters between patients on HFNC and HFNC with ENDs. Methods: This is a prospective randomized controlled trial. All children admitted to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital due to acute respiratory failure secondary to bronchiolitis and asthma are eligible for inclusion in the study. Multiple respiratory parameters will be collected as part of the study. The investigators anticipate that use of END will have a positive impact on the respiratory status of children with acute respiratory failure. Appropriate statistical analysis of the data will occur after the data has been de-identified.
Comparison of Pre-oxygenation of NIV and HFNC Therapy for Intubation of ICU Patients With Acute...
Acute Respiratory FailureIntratracheal IntubationThe aim of the study is to evaluate the incidence of severe hypoxemia episodes during the intubation procedure with two methods of pre-oxygenation: NIV (Non Invasive Ventilation) HFNC (High-flow nasal canula oxygen therapy)
Losartan for Patients With COVID-19 Not Requiring Hospitalization
Corona Virus InfectionAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome1 moreThis is a multi-center, double-blinded study of COVID-19 infected patients randomized 1:1 to daily losartan or placebo for 10 days or treatment failure (hospital admission).