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Filter by:Conventional catheter suctioning of respiratory tract secretions is a mandatory procedure in intubated patients. Poor tolerance, pain and other, sometimes severe, lung and cardiovascular complications may occur during suctioning. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MIE), coupled with hypertonic saline (HS), may improve efficacy airway clearance and reduce risk of the maneuver. However, safety of MIE and HS in intubated patients have not been studied appropriately, which justifies a randomized evaluation compared to conventional secretion suctioning.
This prospective, randomized, comparative study is intended to enroll a total of 148 patients with a BMI 30-49.9 kg/m2 undergoing surgery at Parkland Hospital. The efficacy and performance of a second-generation LMA will be compared to endotracheal intubation. A standardized anesthetic protocol that is usual and customary for the type of operation the patient is having will be provided to the anesthesia teams of enrolled subjects. The remainder of the anesthetic care of the subject will not deviate from the standard of care.
The endotracheal intracuff pressure is to be maintained at a low level to prevent trachea and nerve damages, and yet be high enough to secure air sealing. The objective of the study is to compare minimal occlusive volume technique (MOVT) and expired volume/inspired volume ratio (VE/VI ratio) from a spirometer method of endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff inflation with respect to the cuff pressure required to seal the airway during a laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia. A study design is a randomized crossover trial in 35 patients. The primary outcome is the intracuff pressure of an endotracheal tube. The study consists of two cuff sealing methods separated by a period of 10 minutes.
To observe the effect of additional E-tube angulation on intubation time and success rate.
Endotracheal intubation is the translaryngeal placement of a tube into the trachea via the nose or mouth. Endotracheal tubes must be securely fixed to prevent movement, which may result in accidental slippage of the tube into a mainstream bronchus or into the pharynx. Hollister Incorporated is assessing the functionality and performance of an endotracheal tube securement device.
The aim of this prospective, randomized study is to compare the performance, safety, and ease of use (usability) between two closed suction systems, the AirWay Medix Closed Suction System and Kimberly KimVent while intubated with an endotracheal in hospitals and ICU. 26 adults with an endotracheal tube and mechanical ventilation will be randomized into 2 groups to receive one of the following closed suction systems endotracheal tubes: 1. AirWay Medix Closed Suction System 2. KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System Kimberly clarK The groups will be compared regarding the safety, performance and ease of use (usability).