Influence of position on bacterial colonization of endotracheal tube in neonates

Influence of lateral and supine position on bacterial colonization of endotracheal tube in neonates were admitted in neonatal intensive care unit of 17 shahrivar hospital of Rasht: A comparison

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201202199075N1

Enrollment

Registered

2012-03-30

Start date

2010-03-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Condition 1: Bacterial colonization due to intubation. Condition 2: Bacterial colonization due to intubation. Infection following a procedure, not elsewhere classified Unspecified complication of procedure

Interventions

Intervention 1: Interventional group (group B or lateral group): In this group, neonates will be positioned on their sides with the back supported by a rolled soft towel and endotracheal tube held in

Prevention

Interventional group (group B or lateral group): In this group, neonates will be positioned on their sides with the back supported by a rolled soft towel and endotracheal tube held in horizontal posi

The control group (group A or supine group) will be maintained on their backs and their endotracheal tubes held upright in a vertical position (routine care in our NICU).

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

No minimum to 2 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Gestational age = 28 weeks from the last menstrual period; tracheal intubation at postnatal age of<48 hours; absence of congenital malformations such as tracheoesophageal fistulae, chest deformities or diaphragmatic hernia. Exclusion criteria: congenital sepsis or pneumonia and mechanical ventilation less than full 5 days.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Bacterial colonization of endotracheal tube. Timepoint: Second and fifth days of intubation. Method of measurement: Culture of endotracheal secretions.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSeyyedeh Zohreh Jalali

Guilan University of Medical Science

zj5722003@yahoo.com+98 13 1322 9524

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026