Health Condition 1: null- Critically ill patients admitted to the ICU requiring mechanical ventilatory support
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients requiring mechanical ventilation after admission to ICU
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Mechanical ventilation (invasive and noninvasive) before coming into ICU 2. Patients who are not started on enteral feeding within 24 hours of coming into ICU 3. Patients with known neuromuscular disorders and anatomical malformations of the thorax 4. Patients with neuroparalytic snake bite 5. Patients with organophosphorous compound poisoning 6. Usage of neuromuscular blockers during ventilation 7. Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Decrease in diaphragmatic thickness measured by ultrasoundTimepoint: 1st day of ventilation 3rd day of ventilation (72 hours after the first measurement) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of ventilationTimepoint: At the time of transfer from the ICU | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
PGIMER