Clinical Trial: Effectiveness of Acetazolamide for Reversal of Metabolic Alkalosis in Mechanically Ventilated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: A Randomized Trial to Evaluate Effectiveness of Acetazolamide in COPD Patients Developing Metabolic Alkalosis During Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether acetazolamide are effective to reduce the length of mechanical ventilation in decompensated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients developing pure or mixed metabolic alkalosis.