Open AccessInvention and Pilot Study of the Efficacy and Safety of the SUPRAtube Device in Continuous Supraglottic Aspiration for Intubated and Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Author(s) -
Alba Ramírez-Sarmiento,
Orlando Aya,
Diana Isabel Cáceres Rivera,
Carlos Reyes,
Alexandra Espitia,
Camilo Pizarro,
Joaquim Gea,
Víctor R Castillo,
Mauricio Orozco-Levi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medical devices
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-1470
DOI - 10.2147/mder.s328485
Subject(s) - suction , medicine , supraglottic airway , surgery , airway , biomedical engineering , airway management , mechanical engineering , engineering
Bronchoaspiration of content that accumulates in the supraglottic area (eg, saliva, gastroesophageal reflux) is a risk factor for ventilator-associated pneumonia. A continuous supraglottic suction system may decrease the risk of bronchoaspiration in these patients.