Time Interval for Changing Closed System Suction Catheters, Effect on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

March 13, 2007 updated by: Bayside Health

Endotracheal Suction With or Without Daily Changes of Closed System Suction. Effect on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and Cost

The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia between two groups of patients randomised to have closed system suction catheter changes every 24 hours and patients having closed system suction catheter changes every seven days or as required.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Comparison(s): the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia between two groups of patients randomised to have closed system suction catheter changes every 24 hours and patients having closed system suction catheter changes every seven days or as required.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

344

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Australia
    • Victoria
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3181
        • The Alfred Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged greater than 18 years
  • Mechanically ventilated for more than 24 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Admitted from other hospital already mechanically ventilated
  • Massive haemoptysis
  • Previously received mechanical ventilation

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
ventilator-associated pneumonia

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
length of hospital
intensive care stay
duration of mechanical ventilation
hospital mortality
number of acquired organ system derangements
cost of the closed system suction catheters

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Bayside Health

Collaborators

Deakin University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Lauren J McTier, Deakin University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2003

Study Completion

April 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 12, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 13, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

March 14, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 14, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 13, 2007

Last Verified

March 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 122/02
  • T10308

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