This is a randomized, open-label study comparing intial settings made by clinicians with settings recommandation made by the VentilO application immediately after intensive care unit admission.The study will allow direct comparison of the frequency of acidosis when patients are ventilated using the parameters of the VentilO application versus parameters chosen by the clinician. The variables determined by the clinician or VentilO will be respiratory rate, tidal volume and resulting minute ventilation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
76
Clinicians will determine respiratory parameters for mechanical ventilation upon arrival in the intensive care unit.
VentilO application (or web platerform) will determine respiratory parameters for mechanical ventilation upon arrival in the intensive care unit.
Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - Université Laval
Québec, Quebec, Canada
RECRUITINGRespiratory acidosis
The frequency of respiratory acidosis on arterial gas after 20 minutes of mechanical ventilation (pH \< 7.35 and PaCO2 \> 45mmHg)
Time frame: 20 minutes after initiation of mechanical ventilation
Acid-base disorders on arrival in intensive care
The frequency and severity of acid-base disorders on arrival in intensive care (pH\<7.35 or pH \> 7.45)
Time frame: 5 minutes after initiation of mechanical ventilation
Francois Lellouche Principal investigator, MD, PhD
CONTACT
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.