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Integrated vs Manual Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Monitoring and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

NCT07423208 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-02-20

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Summary

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a frequent complication in mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care unit (ICU). This prospective cohort study compares the incidence of VAP between patients whose endotracheal tube cuff pressure was controlled continuously using an integrated ventilator cuff-pressure control system versus intermittent manual manometric monitoring performed by staff.

Conditions

  • Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ( VAP)
  • Intensive Care (ICU)

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Continous measurement of cuff pressure in endotracheal tube

Group1: Integrated continuous cuff pressure control

PROCEDURE

Intermittent manual cuff pressure monitoring with manometer.

Endotracheal tube cuff pressure monitored by staff using a manometer, checked at least every 8 hours and additionally during routine nursing procedures and diagnostic/therapeutic interventions, targeting 20-30 cmH₂O.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Medical Centre Ljubljana

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Primoz Gradisek · University Medical centre

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-12-01
Primary Completion
2024-01-07
Completion
2024-02-01

Countries

  • Slovenia

Study Locations

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