Intubated and mechanically ventilated patients because of ARDS, Weaning or surgical diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: We want to investigate the application of the eye tracking technology as a tool for non-verbal communication in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in a surgical intensive care uni
Sponsors
Chirurgische Universitätsklinik und PoliklinikBerufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Included were: (1) endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube and mechanical ventilation; (2) over 18 years of age; (3) a score of -1, 0 or 1 points on the Richmond agitation-sedation scale (RASS) or a score of < 3 points on the nursing delirium screening scale (Nu-DESC) in patients without sedation; (4) a history of mechanical ventilation of more than 48 hours; (5) expecting to be ventilated for the next 24 hours; and (6) inadequate nonverbal communication skills.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Excluded were all patients with a tracheostomy tube, who were able to speak more than 6 hours per day with unblocked cuff.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primäry outcome measurement was to test the clinical applicability of ETs for non-verbal communication with intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in the surgical ICU and surgical IMC. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Use of eye tracking in intubated and ventilated patients in the ICU during delirium, to record painkiller therapy and to improve tracheal cannula management | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactChristopher Ull
BG Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil
Outcome results
None listed