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Comparison of the Frequency of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Intubated Patients Followed Up With Automatic Cuff Pressure Controller and Manual Cuff Pressure Controller in Pediatric Intensive Care

NCT05918172 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 241

Last updated 2026-03-17

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Summary

This study was designed to compare manual (intermittent) versus automatic (continuous) endotracheal cuff pressure monitoring for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in mechanically ventilated pediatric intensive care patients. The study was based on the hypothesis that maintaining endotracheal cuff pressure within the optimal range may reduce the incidence of VAP.

Conditions

  • Ventilator-associated Pneumonia

Interventions

DEVICE

endotracheal cuff pressure manual measurement

The cuff pressure of the tracheal tube will be monitored every 8 hours in the manual group using a portable manometer. The target endotracheal tube cuff pressure will be 20 cm H2O during the follow-up of patients. Before starting to work, PICU nurses will be given training in recognizing and preventing VAP and using cuff pressure measuring devices. The application period will continue from the day of intubation to extubation or a maximum of 14 days. Study data forms will be filled out by PICU nurses and monitored by physicians. The research group will periodically observe PICU personnel to verify adherence to the protocol. While patients are mechanically ventilated, VIP findings will be routinely screened at each daily visit.

DEVICE

endotracheal cuff pressure automatic measurement

The cuff pressure of the tracheal tube will be monitored continuously using a pneumatic device in the automatic group. The target endotracheal tube cuff pressure will be 20 cm H2O during the follow-up of patients. Before starting to work, PICU nurses will be given training in recognizing and preventing VAP and using cuff pressure measuring devices. The application period will continue from the day of intubation to extubation or a maximum of 14 days Study data forms will be filled out by PICU nurses and monitored by physicians. The research group will periodically observe PICU personnel to verify adherence to the protocol. While patients are mechanically ventilated, VIP findings will be routinely screened at each daily visit.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Medeniyet University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
1 Month
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-06-01
Primary Completion
2024-06-01
Completion
2024-07-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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