Nebulized Heparin for Prevention of Acute Lung Injury in Smoke Inhalation Injury

Summary

This study aims to examine the effects of nebulized heparin on the clinical outcomes in adult patients suffering smoke inhalation injury. Patients will be randomized to receive nebulized heparin or an equal volume of normal saline for 14 days and the incidence of acute lung injury will be compared in either group.

Timeline

Start

2023-06-01

Primary completion

2024-06-03

Completion

2024-06-03

Publications

• Background Murray JF, Matthay MA, Luce JM, Flick MR. An expanded definition of the adult respiratory distress syndrome. Am Rev Respir Dis. 1988 Sep;138(3):720-3. doi: 10.1164/ajrccm/138.3.720. No abstract available.

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