CPAP Versus Bilevel Pressure Support Ventilation in Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema

Last updated: June 17, 2013
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Lung Injury

Lung Disease

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT00213681
2001/059/HP
  • All Genders

Study Summary

To evaluate whether bilevel positive airway pressure more rapidly improves ventilation than continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with acute pulmonary edema. CPAP is delivered via a simple device connected to oxygen.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age > 16 yrs, acute onset of severe respiratory distress, bilateral rales and typical findings of congestion on chest radiograph

  • breathing frequency of > 30/min, SpO2 >90%, use of accessory respiratory muscles

Study Design

Study Start date:
November 01, 2002
Estimated Completion Date:
March 31, 2005