SUBSUS (SUBglottic Secretion at Ultrasound Score)

To compare the performance of ultrasound in detecting subglottic secretion above the ETT tube cuff in comparison to computed tomography (CT) scan.

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Key information

Conditions

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Cross Infection Disease Attributes Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia Iatrogenic Disease Infections Lung Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pneumonia Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital

Ipoh, Perak, 30400, Malaysia

About this study

Airway ultrasound will be performed at the bedside prior to CT scan in all intubated patients who fulfiled the criteria. The image of subglottic secretion was then compared to the plain CT cervical. The findings of the CT was examined by a radiologist.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

age more than 18 years old
ETT in situ
indicated for CT cervical scan

Exclusion criteria

neck subcutaneous emphysema
neck scar or surgical dressing around the neck which can lead to difficulty in obtaining an optimal ultrasound image.

Treatment and study plan

Airway Ultrasound

Procedure

Comparison between Airway ultrasound and CT cervical

Other names: Cervical CT plain

Primary outcomes

Prospective Study on Novel Usage of Airway Ultrasound To Detect Subglottic Secretion Above Endotracheal Tube Cuff

Time frame: 90 days

Compare the performance of airway ultrasound and cervical CT scan to diagnose subglottic secretion.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Study On Novel Usage of Airway Ultrasound To Detect Subglottic Secretion Above Endotracheal Tube(ETT) Cuff

Acronym: SUBSUS

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Feb 5, 2021
Registry last updated: Mar 1, 2023

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