Overview:
CPAP therapy is a central part of treatment for patients with severe respiratory distress in the emergency department (ED) and in-hospital. We hypothesise that early initiation of CPAP in the pre-hospital setting will improve patient outcomes
Funding:
Department of Health WA.
Study Progress:
Data analysis in progress
Submitted by Service:
Western Australia
Contact Investigator:
Teresa Williams
Expected Completion:
2018-2019
Trials Registration Number:
ACTRN12615001180505p
Category:
- Respiratory / Airway management
Long title or abstract link:
A randomised controlled trial of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for the treatment of severe respiratory distress by ambulance paramedics in the pre-hospital setting
Published Date:
2017-01-09
Author Key Contact:
Teresa Williams