Acetazolamide Facilitates Ventilator Weaning

Summary

Metabolic alkalosis(MA) is common metabolic disorder in ICU setting. MA could be cause of weaning failure or delay by depression of respiratory center. The purpose of this study is to evaluate that correction of MA by administration of acetazolamide facilitates weaning of mechanical ventilation.

Timeline

Start

2010-05

Primary completion

2011-05

Completion

2011-05

Drugs

Indications