CompletedNot Applicable

Respiratory Mechanics and Pleural Effusion

Italy60 participantsStarted 2005-11

Plain-language summary

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

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ALI/ARDS patients underwent invasive mechanical ventilation Exclusion Criteria: * Haemodynamic instability * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients

What they're measuring

Role of pleural effusion and respiratory mechanics

Timeframe: 1 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00258518

SponsorPoliclinico Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2011-06

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