Systematic Early Use of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents in ARDS Patients

Summary

The use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) in ARDS patients has not been extensively investigated. The aim of the study is to show a reduction of the mortality rate of ARDS patients.

Timeline

Start

2006-03

Primary completion

2008-10

Completion

2008-10

Publications

• Guerin C, Papazian L, Reignier J, Ayzac L, Loundou A, Forel JM; investigators of the Acurasys and Proseva trials. Effect of driving pressure on mortality in ARDS patients during lung protective mechanical ventilation in two randomized controlled trials. Crit Care. 2016 Nov 29;20(1):384. doi: 10.1186/s13054-016-1556-2.
• Papazian L, Forel JM, Gacouin A, Penot-Ragon C, Perrin G, Loundou A, Jaber S, Arnal JM, Perez D, Seghboyan JM, Constantin JM, Courant P, Lefrant JY, Guerin C, Prat G, Morange S, Roch A; ACURASYS Study Investigators. Neuromuscular blockers in early acute respiratory distress syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2010 Sep 16;363(12):1107-16. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1005372.

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