U.S., Aug. 22 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07133711) titled 'Noninvasive Ventilation Weaning Protocol in COPD' on Aug. 14.
Brief Summary: Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has revolutionized the management of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) with hypercapnic respiratory failure (HcRF). NIV use has been shown to reduce the need for endotracheal intubation, hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, and mortality.
Multiple studies have been conducted on weaning strategies among patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation. As a result of these studies, definite criteria and protocols have been laid down for weaning from invasive m...