Inhaled mannitol improves sputum clearance in intubated patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sputum retention in intubated patients; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000145202
• Lead Sponsor: A/Prof Paul Phipps

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-03-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

Intubated patients with moderate or heavy sputum production or thick sputum,

Exclusion Criteria

<18 years, Asthma, pregnancy, neuromuscular blocker therapy, unstable haemodynamics, unstable respiratory function, contraindication to bronchodilators, contraindication to manual hyperinflation, endotracheal or tracheostomy tube <7.5 or >8.5, expected to be intubated <4 days, contraindication ot endotracheal suction, clinical condition where cough and suction are contraindicated, death is imminent, unable to obtain consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified