Aspiration of Subglottic Secretions Using Hi-Lo Evac Endotracheal Tube: Tube Size and Incidence of Suction Lumen Dysfunction
Sponsor
University Hospital, Alexandroupolis (Other)
Overall Status
Unknown status
CT.gov ID
NCT00450476
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
To evaluate the correlation between endotracheal tube size and incidence of dysfunction of suction lumen of Hi-Lo Evac endotracheal tube in critically ill patients who required mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours.
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Detailed Description
In mechanically ventilated patients, aspiration of subglottic secretions is a widely used intervention for prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Using Hi-Lo® Evac endotracheal tube (Hi-Lo Evac; Mallinckrodt; Athlone, Ireland), dysfunction of suction lumen and subsequent failure to aspirate the subglottic secretions is not uncommon. The objective of this prospective observational study is to determine the causes and the incidence of suction lumen dysfunction of Evac endotracheal tube.
Study Design
Study Type:
Observational
Time Perspective:
Other
Official Title:
Aspiration of Subglottic Secretions in Intubated Critically Ill Patients Using Hi-Lo Evac Endotracheal Tube: Correlation Between Tube Size and Incidence of Suction Lumen Dysfunction
Study Start Date
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Jan 1, 2007
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years
to 90 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
- Critically ill patients with orotracheal intubation and anticipated duration of intubation more than 48 hours
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis | Alexandroupolis | Evros | Greece | 68100 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University Hospital, Alexandroupolis
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Christos K Dragoumanis, MD, PhD, Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00450476
Other Study ID Numbers:
- 30/3/25-01-2007
First Posted:
Mar 22, 2007
Last Update Posted:
Mar 22, 2007
Last Verified:
Mar 1, 2007
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