Status:
COMPLETED
A Peri-intubation Oral Intervention to Reduce Oral Flora and VAP
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborating Sponsors:
United States Department of Defense
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Conditions:
Pneumonia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is determine if a single, early dose of chlorhexidine applied within 12 hours after endotracheal tube insertion will reduce the bacteria in the oral cavity and the incidence ...
Detailed Description
Pneumonia is the leading cause of death from nosocomial infections. Intubation and mechanical ventilation greatly increase the risk of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) which is highest in trauma,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- trauma victim
- endotracheal intubation within the past 12 hours
- mechanical ventilation
Exclusion
- diagnosis of pneumonia at the time of intubation
- previous endotracheal tube placement in the last 48 hours
- burn injuries
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
156 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00248300
Start Date
August 1 2005
End Date
August 1 2008
Last Update
November 11 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298