Table 1 Characteristics of studies assessing the impact of continuous control of cuff pressure on ventilator-associated pneumonia incidence
Valencia et al. [5] (2007) | Nseir et al. [4] (2011) | Lorente et al. [1] (2014) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of included patients | 142 | 122 | 284 |
Type of study | Randomized controlled | Randomized controlled | Prospective cohort |
Primary objective | VAP | Microaspiration | VAP |
Device | Electronic | Pneumatic | Electronic |
Target Pcuff, cm H2O | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Surgical patients, % | 28 | 0 | 28 |
Chronic respiratory disorders, % | 38 | 27 | 15 |
Oral care | CHX 0.12% X3/d | CHX 0.10% X3/d | CHX 0.12% X3/d |
Semirecumbent position | Yes | Yes | Yes |
VAP incidence in control group, % | 15 | 26 | 22 |
Reduction in VAP rate, % | NS | 62 | 51 |
% Pcuff 20-30 cm H2O in intervention group | 79 | 98 | 100 |