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

• Conditions: Aspiration of Subglottic Secretions

• Registration Number: NCT00450476
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Alexandroupolis

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.

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 Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-01
• Status Verified: 2007-03
• Study First Submitted: 2007-03-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-03-21
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-03-21
• Study First Posted: 2007-03-22
• Last Update Posted: 2007-03-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis; 🇬🇷 Alexandroupolis, Evros, Greece