Clinician Ability to Predict the Presence of Nosocomial Pneumonia Based on Bronchoscopic Findings

This study aims to determine whether interpretations of bronchoscopic results enable physicians to successfully predict the presence of pneumonia in traumatically injured patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Pneumonia Infections Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University Hospital

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

About this study

This study aims to determine whether interpretations of bronchoscopic results enable physicians to successfully predict the presence of pneumonia in traumatically injured patients. Bronchoscopies will be videotaped. The clinician doing the procedure will make prediction as to whether the patient, in fact, has pneumonia. In addition, at least one other physician will view the videotape and predict whether the patient has pneumonia.

Once laboratory results are available, the physician predictions will be compared against the definitive laboratory determination

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Critical Care staff and fellows of the Departments of Anesthesia and Surgery

Exclusion criteria

Refusal of consent

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Presence or absence of hospital-acquired pneumonia

Time frame: At first clinical suspicion of pneumonia. Average of hospital Day 4

When pneumonia is suspected, patient with undergo bronchoscopy. BAL specimens will be submitted to laboratory testing. Laboratory results are the definitive indication of pneumonia, or lack thereof.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Cincinnati

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Registry information

Official study title

Clinician Ability to Predict the Presence of Nosocomial Pneumonia Based on Macroscopic Examination of Bronchoscopic Findings in Critically Ill Surgical Patients

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2013
First posted: Jul 22, 2013
Registry last updated: Jul 22, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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