| Respiratory therapy device modifications to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. | |
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PMID: 23286937 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a controversial entity in the field of critical care. After years of research and significant efforts from regulatory agencies and hospitals, this complication is still frequently affecting mechanically ventilated patients, making VAP an active battleground for research. As a result, several preventive measures have recently been tested in experimental and clinical trials. Our interest is focused on those innovations related to the endotracheal tube (ETT). RECENT FINDINGS: Four ETT-related VAP causative mechanisms are reviewed, together with different associated potential solutions. Technologies such as the subglottic secretion drainage and the Mucus Slurper have been studied to eliminate subglottic secretion pooling. Novel designs for the cuff and the management of its pressure may avoid leakage. Antimicrobial coatings can prevent endoluminal biofilm formation, whereas using an ETT cleaning device may also be beneficial. Finally, preserving the tracheal ciliary function will keep our best physiologic protection active. SUMMARY: VAP prevention strategies are a continuously evolving field. Being able to identify the most valuable ideas needs a deep understanding of the disease pathophysiology. The role of the ETT is crucial and there is need for our standards of care to improve. This may soon be possible with newer technologies becoming increasingly available to clinicians. |
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Riccardo Pinciroli; Cristina Mietto; Lorenzo Berra |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2013-1-2 |
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Title: Current opinion in infectious diseases Volume: - ISSN: 1473-6527 ISO Abbreviation: Curr. Opin. Infect. Dis. Publication Date: 2013 Jan |
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Created Date: 2013-1-4 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8809878 Medline TA: Curr Opin Infect Dis Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. |
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