Rox Index
Conditions
Brief summary
evaluation of ROX index among ICU patients to evaluate the success of non invasive ventilation or the need for intubation
Interventions
OTHERROX index
observation of ROX index to evaluate the efficacy of non invasive ventilation
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Participants admitted to RICU with type I and type II respiratory failure requiring NIV support with one or more of the following : 1. PaO2/FiO2 less than or equal to 300 mmHg despite supplying oxygen at a flow rate ≥ to 10 l/min for ≥ 15 min 2. Patients requiring ventilatory support due to increased respiratory rate ≥ 25 breaths/min or using accessory muscles of respiration
Exclusion criteria
* 1\. Absolute indication for intubation like coma, hemodynamic instability, or life-threatening arrhythmia. 2\. Contraindication to NIV like untreated pneumothorax, pneumothorax with air leak, widespread facial burn or trauma, tracheotomy,or active upper gastrointestinal bleeding. 3\. Resusal to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Success vs failure of non invasive ventilation | within 6 months | by ROX index calculation |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactKholoud zakaria mahmoud, Master
Outcome results
None listed