Can steady cuff pressure stop hidden lung infections in ICU patients?
NCT ID NCT01082666
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study looked at whether keeping steady pressure on the breathing tube's cuff (the balloon that seals the airway) can reduce stomach fluid from leaking into the windpipe in critically ill patients. Researchers measured a stomach enzyme in lung fluids from 122 adults on breathing machines. The goal was to see if this simple technique could lower the risk of lung infections.
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ICU, Calmette Hospital, University Hospital of Lille
Lille, Nord, 59037, France
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