Clinical Trial: NAVA in Infants With Acute Viral Bronchiolitis: A Feasibility Study
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Acute Viral Bronchiolitis
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) Use in Infants With Acute Viral Bronchiolitis: a Randomised, Crossover Feasibility Study
Brief Summary:
This exploratory intervention feasibility study aims to evaluate the use of a novel mode of ventilation known as Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) in infants with acute viral bronchiolitis.The main aims are:To determine whether an optimal combination of NAVA support level and Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) exists that can:maximise aspects of respiratory muscle unloading andminimize air trappingTo evaluate the impact of two morphine infusion doses on comfort levels and respiratory drive (standard…
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