Steady cuff pressure may cut lung fluid leak in ventilator patients
NCT ID NCT01082666
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tested whether continuously controlling the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff (the balloon that seals the airway) could reduce stomach fluid from leaking into the lungs. Researchers measured pepsin (a stomach enzyme) in the lung fluid of 122 critically ill patients on ventilators. The goal was to see if this simple technique could lower the risk of lung infections and other complications.
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ICU, Calmette Hospital, University Hospital of Lille
Lille, Nord, 59037, France
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