Prophylaxis of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia by Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated
- Registration Number
- NCT00529776
- Lead Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
- Brief Summary
Hypothesis: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in critically ill patients may be prevented by continuous lateral rotation therapy (CLRT) using specially designed, motor driven beds.
Patients are randomized to CLRT or supine position if mechanically ventilated and not suffering from pneumonia or ARDS within 48 hours after intubation. Prophylaxis of VAP is standardized in both groups. Primary endpoint is incidence of VAP, secondary endpoints are length of ventilation, length of stay and mortality.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
- Mechanically ventilated
- Intubated not longer than 48 h
- Medical cause for ICU admission
- Expected to be ventilated for > 48 hours
Exclusion Criteria
- Pneumonia or ARDS present
- Postoperative patient
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Ventilator associated pneumonia
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Length of hospital stay ICU and hospital Mortality Length of mechanical ventilation
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Vienna General Hospital, Medical University of Vienna
🇦🇹Vienna, Austria
Vienna General Hospital, Medical University of Vienna🇦🇹Vienna, Austria