Stimulation Protocol

Dosage & preparation

Preparation

Highlighted claims

• Both active and sham groups use 30 Hz frequency and 350 microsecond pulse width. — Randomised, sham-controlled, double-blinded, multicentre international trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Ventfree Respiratory Muscle Stimulator to assist ventilator weaning in critically ill patients: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
• Treatment sessions last 30 minutes and are delivered twice daily for at least five days per week. — Randomised, sham-controlled, double-blinded, multicentre international trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Ventfree Respiratory Muscle Stimulator to assist ventilator weaning in critically ill patients: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
• Active treatment amplitude is set at 90% of the daily maximum tolerable level. — Randomised, sham-controlled, double-blinded, multicentre international trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Ventfree Respiratory Muscle Stimulator to assist ventilator weaning in critically ill patients: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
• Treatment continues for up to 28 days or until ICU discharge. — Randomised, sham-controlled, double-blinded, multicentre international trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Ventfree Respiratory Muscle Stimulator to assist ventilator weaning in critically ill patients: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
• The sham amplitude is reduced until ultrasound confirms no muscle contraction and then kept fixed for sham sessions. — Randomised, sham-controlled, double-blinded, multicentre international trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Ventfree Respiratory Muscle Stimulator to assist ventilator weaning in critically ill patients: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial