CompletedPhase 4

Continuous Control of Polyurethane Tracheal-cuff Pressure: Efficiency of a Pneumatic Device

France64 participantsStarted 2010-02

Plain-language summary

Underinflation and overinflation of tracheal cuff are common in intubated patients, including those intubated with polyurethane-cuffed tubes. The aim of this study is to determine the efficiency of a pneumatic device in controlling cuff pressure.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring intubation in the ICU * Predicted duration of mechanical ventilation \> or = 48h * Age \> or = 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication for semirecumbent position * Contraindication for enteral nutrition * Pregnancy

What they're measuring

Percentage of patients with underinflation or overinflation of cuff pressure

Timeframe: 48 h

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01351259

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Lille

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-09

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