Providing Optimal PEEP During Mechanical Ventilation for Obese Patients Using Esophageal Balloon
Stopped Since November 2022, an indefinite pause of study activities caused by a hospital-wide shortage of esophageal balloons has persisted for almost a full year with an indefinite resupply date. Thus, the PI has opted to close to any further enrollment.
Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid
- Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
- Respiratory Failure
Interventions
- DEVICE: Esophageal balloon
- PROCEDURE: Intervention Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT) and Extubation
- PROCEDURE: Control Spontaneous Breathing Trial and Extubation
- PROCEDURE: Intervention Weaning after Tracheostomy
- PROCEDURE: Control Weaning after Tracheostomy
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Collaborators