U.S., Feb. 20 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07420946) titled 'Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation in Critically Ill Patients' on Jan. 27.
Brief Summary: Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) is an established airway clearance technique for patients with chronic conditions like neuromuscular diseases. However, its use in critically ill ICU patients remains inconsistent and lacks standardized guidelines. Despite growing research, current practices vary widely in patient selection, treatment protocols, and safety management, with limited high-quality evidence to support clear recommendations. To address this gap, an international, multidisciplinary Delphi consensus study is needed to estab...