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Helmet NIV in Acute Respiratory Failure

Acute Respiratory Failure

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a form of respiratory support that has been shown to prevent invasive mechanical ventilation and reduce mortality. This study will investigate the feasibility of performing a larger study examining whether a new modality of NIV, the helmet, is superior to the current face mask in reducing mortality in patients with sudden respiratory failure.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    16 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* 1\) patients who are admitted to the adult ICU
* 2\) deemed to require NIV, as per the clinical team, for acute respiratory failure.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1\) with impending cardiac arrest or need for intubation
* 2\) Glasgow coma scale \<9
* 3\) tracheostomy or upper airway obstruction
* 4\) elevated intracranial pressure
* 5\) untreated pneumothorax
* 6\) who refuse endotracheal intubation (do not intubate order documented)
* 7\) facial trauma
* 8\) are unable to wear the helmet or facemask
* 9\) who use NIV chronically

Study Location

Juravinski Hospital
Juravinski Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05022173