How to Predict Lung Recruitment at the Bedside in Patients Affected by Acute Lung Injury/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ALI/ARDS)

The investigators aim to compare four different lung recruitment techniques (described in literature) to Computed tomography scan analysis.

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Key information

Conditions

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Lung Diseases Respiration Disorders Respiratory Distress Syndrome Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Policlinico Hospital

Milan, 20100, Italy

About this study

The investigators aim to compare four different lung recruitment techniques (described in literature) to Computed tomography scan analysis:

stress index technique
peep test
recruitment technique used in the EXPRESS study
recruitment technique used in the LOV study

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis of acute lung injury/ acute respiratory distress syndrome
Mechanical ventilation

Exclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Clinical diagnosis of pneumothorax
Haemodynamic instability

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Policlinico Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: May 23, 2008
Registry last updated: Dec 1, 2011

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