Efficiency of a Mechanical Device in Controlling Tracheal Cuff Pressure in Intubated Critically Ill Patients

Cuff Overinflation Clinical Trial

Official title: Efficiency of PressureEasy in Controlling Tracheal Cuff Pressure in Intubated Critically Ill Patients

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Despite intermittent control of tracheal cuff pressure using a manual manometer, cuff underinflation and overinflation frequently occur in critically ill patients, resulting in increased risk for microaspiration and tracheal ischemic lesions.

Clinical Trial Description

The aim of this study is to determine the efficiency of Pressure easy® device (Smiths medical cuff pressure controller) in continuous control of tracheal cuff pressure. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Critical Illness
• Cuff Overinflation
• Cuff Underinflation

• NCT number: NCT02109003
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Corporacion Parc Tauli
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 2014
• Completion date: December 2014