tracheostomized patients undergoing prolonged mechanical ventilation
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Seirei Christopher University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study participants were tracheostomized patients who had received prolonged mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU) and were then transferred to a general ward.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Best support care
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome was the proportion of patients who could be completely liberated from ventilation, i.e., for 24 hours per day. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome was the proportion of patients who could be temporarily weaned, i.e., for more than 8 hours per day. The condition of the tracheostomy and the patient`s overall health status at the time of discharge from hospital were also assessed. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactShinichi Arizono
Seirei Christopher University, School of Health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed