Acute respiratory failure
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Acute respiratory failure patients with PaO2/FIO2 ratio less than 300 mmHg supposed to be mechanically ventilated for more than 48 hours under assist-controlled ventilation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diaphragm dysfunction, neuromuscular disease, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, esophageal varix, previous esophageal operation, pregnancy, person without written consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximum change in diaphragm thickness during mechanical ventilation | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Tokushima University Graduate School Emergency and Critical Care Medicine