Ultrasound guided suction tube study for ventilated patients
This trial tests whether using an ultrasound to guide a special suction tube in the throat can help prevent lung infections in patients who need a breathing machine. It may help doctors decide when and how to suction more safely.
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Who can take part
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) and need a breathing tube for at least 3 days.
- You have a tracheostomy tube with a suction port above the cuff.
- You or your family have signed a consent form.
- You do not have severe neck problems, bleeding risks, or a lung infection already.
- You do not have a history of certain cancers or conditions that affect saliva production.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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