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First received: July 14, 2024

Clinical Trial: M-I/E for Preventing VAP in Post-neurosurgical Patients

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Impact of Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Post-Neurosurgical Patients: a Safety and Efficacy Study

Brief Summary: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common infection in critically ill patients, especially those with acute brain injuries, leading to increased mortality and longer ICU stays.The mechanical insufflation/exsufflation (M-I/E) cough assist device improves outcomes in patients with neuromuscular disorders but its effects on brain-injured patients are largely unknown.This study is conducted at a tertiary neurosurgical medical center and consists of two substudies.The prospective physiological study…

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