Automatic cuff control may cut pneumonia risk in ventilated kids

NCT ID NCT05918172

First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested whether using an automatic device to keep the breathing tube's cuff pressure steady could prevent pneumonia in children on ventilators. 241 children aged 1 month to 18 years were randomly assigned to either automatic or manual cuff pressure checks. The goal was to see if automatic control reduces pneumonia rates compared to manual checks.

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Locations

  • IstanbulMU

    Istanbul, Kadikoy, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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