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A Modified Cuff Leak Test and Reintubation in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Airway Obstruction
Mechanical Ventilation Complication
Weaning Failure
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Cuff Leak Test
Registration Number
NCT05550220
Lead Sponsor
Beijing Chao Yang Hospital
Brief Summary

We hypothesized that the accuracy of the modified cuff leak test in predicting re-intubation in tracheal intubated patients is better than that of the conventional balloon leak test, thereby further reducing the re-intubation rate.

Detailed Description

The cuff leak test is an effective method for predicting the occurrence of upper airway obstruction in patients with endotracheal intubation after extubation, with high specificity and moderate sensitivity. However, there is still no clear and unified cuff leak test operation specification. A cohort study has proposed a modified method. When the patient is placed in a semi-recumbent position of 60 degrees and the ventilator is set to a low-flow square wave, it is more predictive than conventional methods. We hypothesized that the accuracy of the modified cuff leak test in predicting re-intubation in tracheal intubated patients is better than that of the conventional balloon leak test, thereby further reducing the re-intubation rate.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
586
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age ≥ 18 years old
  • Oral endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation > 36 hours
  • Fulfilled the weaning criteria
Exclusion Criteria
  • The patient has a chest drainage tube and there is persistent air leak
  • Abnormalities of the larynx: such as tumors or vocal cord paralysis
  • The patient cannot maintain the semi-recumbent position
  • Unconventional weaning, such as awake ECMO, etc
  • Participated in the study during the hospitalization
  • Patients or their relatives refused written informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Modified Cuff Leak TestCuff Leak TestThe subject was placed in a semi-recumbent position. The subjects were placed in volume assist-control mode with the following parameters: * respiratory rate 15 breaths/min * original oxygen concentration * PEEP 0 cm H2O * the VT was set according to the subject's stable VT in the previous ventilator mode * inspiratory flow was set at 30 L/min with square waveform Positive cutoff value of the air leak volume was 116 mL and the air leak ratio was 0.32.
Usual Cuff Leak TestCuff Leak TestThe subjects were placed in volume assist-control mode with the following parameters: * respiratory rate was adapted to patient comfort * original oxygen concentration and PEEP * the VT about 8ml/Kg IBW * inspiratory flow was set at 60 L/min with square waveform Positive cutoff value of the air leak volume was 110 mL and the air leak ratio was 0.15.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
fulfilled predefined criteria indicating the need for reintubation within 48 hours following extubation48 hours

The incidence of fulfilled predefined criteria indicating the need for reintubation within 48 hours following extubation

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
length of hospital90 days

the length of patient staying in hosptial

length of ICU90 days

the length of patient staying in intensive care unit

Invasive mechanical ventilation time before first extubation28 days

Invasive mechanical ventilation time before first extubation

Post-extubation stridor24 hours

the occurrence of inspiratory stridor within 24 hours following tracheal extubation.

Reintubation within 48 hours after extubation48 hours

The incidence of reintubation within 48 hours after extubation in the ICU.

required reintubation within 48 hours following extubation48 hours

The incidence of required reintubation within 48 hours after extubation in the ICU.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bing Sun

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Beijing, Beijing, China

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