Partial Neuromuscular Blockade in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity Health Network, Toronto
PNEUMA is a preliminary safety and feasibility trial of a novel approach to the titration of neuromuscular blockade (NMB) to safe spontaneous breathing in patients with moderate to severe acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) supported with invasive mechanical ventilation.
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Contraindication to neuromuscular blockade (allergy, history of malignant hyperthermia)
Contraindication to ulnar nerve stimulation (bilateral peripheral neuropathy, skin burns on both wrists)
Previous history of a formally diagnosed neuromuscular disorder