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Evaluation of Gas Humidification Practices in Patients Under Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Respiratory Complication | Mechanical Fragility | Humidifier Lung

When mechanical ventilation is initiated, a humidification method should be chosen. There is two methods: heat and humidity exchanger filters or heated humidity. The second method is recognized to be more efficient, but many external factors can influence its performance. Insufficient humidity results in observable problems, such as difficult management of respiratory secretions.

The study compare two heated humidifiers already used in ICU.

Data will be collected retrospectively from June 1, 2021.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥ 18 years old
* Admitted to intensive care
* Under invasive mechanical ventilation with the usual indications for the use of a heated humidifier (prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation and / or protective ventilation requiring high respiratory rates.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mechanical venitilation immediately after surgery (\<24h)
* Imminent extubation or planned intubation of very short duration (\<24h)
* Enrolled in the SAVE-ICU study in the group receiving volatile agents with the AnaConDa system.

Study Location

Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec
Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec
Québec, Quebec
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Francois Lellouche

[email protected]
418-656-8711
Study Sponsored By
Laval University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06719258