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Reducing Particles Aerosolized by NIPPV Support Devices to Offload Ventilation and ICU Bed Usage

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Funder

    University of Minnesota

  • Principal Investigator

    MD. Hai-Thien Phu

  • Research Location

    United States of America

  • Lead Research Institution

    Medical School, University of Minnesota

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Clinical characterisation and management

  • Research Subcategory

    Supportive care, processes of care and management

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Unspecified

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

In this study led by Hai-Thien Phu, and internal medicine and pediatrics resident, researchers aim to provide additional respiratory support for patients with COVID-19 by designing a system to reduce aerosolization from the essential respiratory support device NIPPV, with the goal to offload ventilator needs. In addition, their containment system will allow for various aerosol generating procedures to occur, such as endotracheal intubation, to optimally protect healthcare workers who are in close contact with patients' airways. "We are finding that patients with COVID-19 are having a difficult time with extubation, and remaining on the ventilator for a prolonged time," said Phu. "We suspect that respiratory failure is secondary to acute respiratory distress syndrome and cardiac dysfunction, which is putting a significant strain on our healthcare system. By reducing aerosolization from NIPPV, we can utilize this essential respiratory device, and significantly offload the need for ventilation and ICU beds, as well as reduce the risk for barotrauma, improving outcomes."