2018
DOI: 10.4103/aer.aer_39_18
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Would “suction above cuff” be a better option than the “standard” endotracheal tube for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia: A randomized study in postoperative neurological patients

Abstract: Context:Ventilator associated pneumonia is one the most common nosocomial infection encountered in the ICU patients. Despite of the implementation of the VAP prevention bundle, the incidence remains high. This can be attributed to the peritubal leak and the aspiration of the oropharyngeal secretions. The secretions further forms a nidus for the growth of organisms in the lower respiratory tract. In this study, a specialised tube, named ‘suction above cuff endotracheal tube’ is used, which has an additional suc… Show more

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“…These results were corroborated by a further RCT which linked subglottic secretions suctioning to a significant reduction in VAP prevalence and in antibiotic consumption [52]. Several further studies and a very recent meta-analysis led to similar results [53][54][55][56]; however, some failed to show a decrease in clinical and microbiological VAP incidence, maybe due to small sample sizes [57][58][59]. Some authors have also questioned what the proper modality should be, even in terms of timing or system design.…”
Section: Other Nonpharmacological Interventionsmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…These results were corroborated by a further RCT which linked subglottic secretions suctioning to a significant reduction in VAP prevalence and in antibiotic consumption [52]. Several further studies and a very recent meta-analysis led to similar results [53][54][55][56]; however, some failed to show a decrease in clinical and microbiological VAP incidence, maybe due to small sample sizes [57][58][59]. Some authors have also questioned what the proper modality should be, even in terms of timing or system design.…”
Section: Other Nonpharmacological Interventionsmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…[22][23][24] Other small studies have failed to show a reduction in VAP incidence with subglottic secretion drainage, possibly due to insufficient statistical power. [25][26][27] A meta-analysis confirmed the association between the use of a subglottic secretion drainage system and reduced VAP occurrence; the effect may be mediated by lower incidence of Gram-positive VAP. 28,29 A small clinical study reported that continuous subglottic aspiration may carry a possible advantage over intermittent aspiration.…”
Section: Subglottic Secretion Drainage Systemmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…The Suction above Cuff Endotracheal Tube (SACETT) has a dorsal port above the cuff designed to enable suctioning of secretions from the subglottic space. Because the SACETT facilitates the suctioning of excessive secretions in the subglottic area, is preferred in intensive care units 5,6. However, the use of the SACETT in in rhinoplasty operations has not been adequately investigated.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%