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NCT Number: NCT00447109

Time Interval for Changing Closed System Suction Catheters, Effect on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia between two groups of patients randomised to have closed system suction catheter changes every 24 hours and patients having closed system suction catheter changes every seven days or as required.

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Key information

Conditions

Pneumonia, Ventilator Associated Closed System Suction Catheter 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

The Alfred Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, 3181, Australia

About this study

Comparison(s): the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia between two groups of patients randomised to have closed system suction catheter changes every 24 hours and patients having closed system suction catheter changes every seven days or as required.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged greater than 18 years
  • Mechanically ventilated for more than 24 hours

Exclusion criteria

  • Admitted from other hospital already mechanically ventilated
  • Massive haemoptysis
  • Previously received mechanical ventilation

Treatment and study plan

Closed system suction

Device

Primary outcomes

  1. ventilator-associated pneumonia

Secondary outcomes

  1. length of hospital

  2. intensive care stay

  3. duration of mechanical ventilation

  4. hospital mortality

  5. number of acquired organ system derangements

  6. cost of the closed system suction catheters

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bayside Health

Other Gov

Collaborators

  • Deakin University

Registry information

Official study title

Endotracheal Suction With or Without Daily Changes of Closed System Suction. Effect on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and Cost

Important dates

Study start
2003
Study completion
2004
First posted
Mar 14, 2007
Registry last updated
Mar 14, 2007

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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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