Tracheostomy site infections. Tracheostomy malfunction
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The absorbable foams are used for dressing of theracheostomy site for 7 days. Intervention 2: Control Group: The normal gas are used for dressing of theracheostomy
Prevention
Intervention group: The absorbable foams are used for dressing of theracheostomy site for 7 days.
Control Group: The normal gas are used for dressing of theracheostomy site for 7 days.
Sponsors
Kerman University of Medical Sciences Research Center
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Eighteen to sixty Y/O patients; the patients with low GCSS (Glascow Coma Scale Score) because of head injury that this score, will not increase in up to 21 days, according to clinical information, diagnostic CT scan and Counseling with Neurologist; the Patients that undergoing tracheostomy at the first 3 days after ICU admission and all the Patients should receive the same antibiotics in ICU. Exclusion Criteria: the patients with Diabetes; Pneumonia; Renal failure; Hepatic failure; Chronic cardiopulmonary disorders; history of antibiotic therapy from last; clear infection signs in anterior neck; anterior neck burning and foam sensitivity.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tracheostomy site infections. Timepoint: The culture samples from the tracheostomy site are prepared in 24, 72, 168 hours after tarcheostomy surgery. Method of measurement: The prepared culture samples from the tracheostomy site, sent to the laboratory as blind and followed up for result. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Mehdi Ahmadi nejad
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed