Trial Information
The Predictive Value of Clinical and Immunological Factors in the Development of Pneumonia After Traumatic Brain Injury
Inclusion Criteria:
- > 18 yrs
- Admitted to ICU in Capital Health region with a TBI and > 1 of the following:
- An initial resuscitated (Sys BP>90 mmHg and O2 Sat >90%) GSC of ≤ 8
- A post resuscitation (Sys BP>90 mmHg and O2 Sat >90%) GCS at presentation to the
hospital of ≤ 8 in the absence of sedation
- A post resuscitation (Sys BP>90 mmHg and O2 Sat >90%) GCS within 72 hrs of hospital
admission of ≤ 8 in the absence of sedation
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
- Decompressive craniectomy
- Presence of subfalcine, uncal, or supratentorial herniation either clinically or
radiologically
Exclusion Criteria:
- Longer than 5 days since ictus of TBI
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Outcome Measure:
The primary outcome of this study will be the development of the composite of either early onset pneumonia (EOP) or ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP
Outcome Time Frame:
baseline, d4, d7, d10, d14
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Demetrios Kutsogiannis, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Authority:
Canada: Ethics Review Committee
Study ID:
iTBI2009
NCT ID:
NCT00929448
Start Date:
July 2008
Completion Date:
February 2010
Related Keywords:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Pneumonia
- Brain Injuries