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A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of CPAP Delivered by Helmet in Comparison With Oxygen Therapy by Venturi Mask in Severe Acute Respiratory Failure Caused by Pneumonia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Oxygen therapy and Helmet CPAP for Pneumonia and Respiratory Insufficiency. Completed, enrolled 81 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of CPAP application by a helmet and O2 administration by a Venturi mask in terms of achievement of criteria for endotracheal intubation during severe acute respiratory failure caused by pneumonia
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
patient in group oxygen therapy by Venturi Mask will be treated with oxygen until reaching clinical stability, or criteria of endotracheal intubation
patient in group CPAP will be treated with CPAP until reaching clinical stability, or criteria of endotracheal intubation