The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the CleanSweep™ Closed Suction System on time to first successful spontaneous breathing trial in mechanically ventilated patients in the medical intensive care unit. Secondary aims of this study are to evaluate the use endotracheal tube sweeping compared to closed suctioning effect on length of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay, length of total hospital stay, and occurrence of ventilator-associated events.
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Length of Time on a Mechanical Ventilator
Timeframe: Hospital admission to discharge (up to about 20 days)