RecruitingNot Applicable

PEP-device for Treatment of Swimming-induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)

Sweden40 participantsStarted 2022-07-02

Plain-language summary

In swimming induced pulmonary edema (SIPE), there is a lack of knowledge regarding optimal treatment. The present study was designed to assess the benefit of treatment with positive expiratory pressure device (PEP-device) compared to spontaneous recovery in patients with SIPE without hypoxia in the out-of-hospital environment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * clinical diagnosis of swimming induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) with need of acute treatment * peripheral oxygen saturation ≥92% * 18 years or older * informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * declined consent * suspected acute coronary syndrome * severe asthma diagnosed together with pulmonary edema with requirement of beta-agonist-inhalation prior to treatment of pulmonary edema * hemodynamic instability or decreased consciousness

What they're measuring

Absolute peripheral oxygen saturation (%) after treatment

Timeframe: after 20 min treatment followed by 10 min rest

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05227222

SponsorDalarna County Council, Sweden

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-07-15

Contact for this trial

Maria Hårdstedt, MD/PhD

46-738089464 maria.hardstedt@regiondalarna.se

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