Status:
COMPLETED
Time Interval for Changing Closed System Suction Catheters, Effect on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Lead Sponsor:
Bayside Health
Collaborating Sponsors:
Deakin University
Conditions:
Pneumonia, Ventilator Associated
Closed System Suction Catheter
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 pa...
Detailed Description
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 syste...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged greater than 18 years
- Mechanically ventilated for more than 24 hours
Exclusion
- Admitted from other hospital already mechanically ventilated
- Massive haemoptysis
- Previously received mechanical ventilation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
344 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00447109
Start Date
September 1 2003
End Date
April 1 2004
Last Update
March 14 2007
Active Locations (1)
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The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3181