New breathing tube method may prevent lung infections in ICU
NCT ID NCT01082666
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether continuously monitoring and adjusting the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff (the balloon that seals the airway) could reduce stomach fluid from leaking into the lungs. The study involved 122 critically ill patients on ventilators who were receiving tube feeding. The main goal was to measure levels of pepsin (a stomach enzyme) in lung secretions as a marker of leakage.
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ICU, Calmette Hospital, University Hospital of Lille
Lille, Nord, 59037, France
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