Aspiration of Subglottic Secretions Using Hi-Lo Evac Endotracheal Tube: Tube Size and Incidence of Suction Lumen Dysfunction

March 21, 2007 updated by: University Hospital, Alexandroupolis

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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 Type

Observational

Enrollment

60

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Greece
    • Evros
      • Alexandroupolis, Evros, Greece, 68100
        • Recruiting
        • University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Christos K Dragoumanis, MD, PhD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Vassilios Papaiannou, MD, PhD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Dimitrios Konstantonis, MD, PhD

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Critically ill patients with orotracheal intubation and anticipated duration of intubation more than 48 hours

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Time Perspectives: Other

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University Hospital, Alexandroupolis

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Christos K Dragoumanis, MD, PhD, Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 21, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 21, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

March 22, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 22, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 21, 2007

Last Verified

March 1, 2007

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 30/3/25-01-2007

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