Airway ultrasound to detect subglottic secretion above endotracheal tube cuff.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Subglottic secretion had been proven as one of the causes of microaspiration and increased risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The role of ultrasound to detect subglottic secretion has not yet been established.

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine the sensitivity and specificity of upper airway ultrasound (US) in the detection of subglottic secretions as compared to computed tomography (CT) scanning.

Material and methods

A prospective observational study was carried out in adult trauma patients requiring mechanical ventilation and cervical CT scan. All patients had an endotracheal tube cuff-pressure maintained between 20 and 30 cm H₂O. Airway US was performed at the bedside immediately before the patient was transferred to

SUBMITTER: Adi O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10164205 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature