NCT01817608

Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation in the ICU

Study Contact:

Study Phase:

Recruitment Status:

COMPLETED

NCT ID:

NCT01817608

Principal Investigator:

Study Type:

OBSERVATIONAL

Official Title:

Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation in the ICU

Summary

The investigators objective is to assess quality of life and functional outcome in patients requiring short-term mechanical ventilation. Additionally, the investigators plan to measure the recovery of peripheral muscle strength and respiratory muscle strength during recovery.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* ICU patients who require mechanical ventilation for at least 2 days
* the ability to speak English
* willing to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients who require mechanical ventilation at home before hospitalization
* patients previously requiring mechanical ventilation at an LTAC facility

Disease(s) and\or Condition(s)

Quality of Life

Primary Purpose

Intervention/Treatment

Sponsor

Amal Jubran