Clinical Trial: Effects of Pleural Effusion Drainage on Respiratory System Mechanics
Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Effects of Pleural Effusion Drainage on Respiratory System Mechanics in Mechanically Ventilated Patients, as Measured by Esophageal Balloon.
Brief Summary: The effects of pleural drainage on lung mechanics are unknown. Insertion of esophageal balloon will allow us to measure and assess pleural pressure, and thus assess any possible effects of pleural fluid drainage may have on lung mechanics.
Detailed Summary: Esophageal balloon will be inserted prior to pleural fluid drainage.
Sponsor: Wolfson Medical Center
Current Primary Outcome: chest wall and lung compliance [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: oxygenation [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Wolfson Medical Center
Dates:
Date Received: July 23, 2012
Date Started: July 2012
Date Completion: July 2013
Last Updated: July 25, 2012
Last Verified: July 2012