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The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of variable ventilation on respiratory system of patients affected by acute respiratory distress syndrome.
In this interventional study we want to evaluate the effect of Variable ventilation (1) in patients with ARDS. Patients will be mechanically ventilated with Variable Ventilation (3 step with increased level of variability) and "traditional" CMV, for a total of 4 step. Each step lasts in 60 minutes. During this period we will record the gas exchange parameters and the mechanics of the respiratory system.
1. Arold S, Mora R, Lutchen K, et al. Variable ventilation improves lung mechanics and gas exchange in a rodent model of acute lung injury. Am J Resp Crit Care Med 2000; 165: 366-71.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| 1 | Experimental | ALI/ARDS patients |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Variable ventilation | Procedure | Patients will be mechanically ventilated with Variable Ventilation (3 step with increased level of variability) and "traditional" CMV, for a total of 4 step. Each step lasts in 60 minutes. During this period the investigators will record the gas exchange parameters and the mechanics of the respiratory system. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Gas exchange and respiratory mechanics | within the first 60 minutes from the ventilatory change |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Paolo Taccone, MD | Policlinico Hospital Milan | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Policlinico Hospital | Milan | Italy |
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