Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Using Helium:Oxygen Versus Air:Oxygen in Acute Respiratory Failure in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Exposed to Sulfur Mustard

to assess the effectiveness of helium:oxygen mixture adjunct with non-invasive ventilation in sulfur mustard exposed patients with acute decompensation

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Bronchial Diseases Bronchiolitis Bronchitis Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Infections Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections

Age range

38 year–59 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

a history of previous exposure to sulfur mustard
worsening dyspnea during the last 10 days
respiratory rate >25/min
arterial pH<7.35
PaCO2 of >50 mmHg
PaO2 of <50 mmHg

Exclusion criteria

recent pneumothorax (<1 month)
severe respiratory failure or hemodynamic instability with forthcoming intubation
FIO2 of <0.4
impaired consciousness or absence of patient cooperation
facial lesions precluding NIV

Treatment and study plan

helium:oxygen

Drug

Primary outcomes

assess spirometry and hemodynamic measures after heliox or air:oxygen use

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Aug 14, 2007
Registry last updated: Aug 14, 2007

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