Respiratory Mechanics and Pleural Effusion

The investigators aim to compare the respiratory mechanics in acute lung injury (ALI)/acute respiratory diseases syndrome (ARDS) patients with and without pleural effusion.

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Key information

Conditions

Critically Ill ARDS Acute Lung Injury Critical Illness Disease Attributes Lung Diseases Lung Injury Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

16 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Policlinico Hospital

Milan, 20122, Italy

About this study

In ALI/ARDS we evaluated the respiratory mechanics (respiratory system, chest wall and lung elastance) at the bedside while pleural effusion was evaluated with CT scan. Thus we will be able to estimate any possible role of pleural effusion on the respiratory mechanics.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

ALI/ARDS patients underwent invasive mechanical ventilation

Exclusion criteria

Haemodynamic instability
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients

Treatment and study plan

mechanical ventilation/CT Scan

Procedure

evaluation of pleural effusion and respiratory mechanics, CT scan

Primary outcomes

Role of pleural effusion and respiratory mechanics

Time frame: 1 hour

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Policlinico Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Estimation of Respiratory Mechanics (Respiratory System, Chest Wall and Lung Elastance) and Pleural Effusion at the Bedside With CT Scan.

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Nov 24, 2005
Registry last updated: Mar 8, 2012

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