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The Predictive Value of Clinical and Immunological Factors in the Development of Pneumonia After Traumatic Brain Injury


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18 Years
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Traumatic Brain Injury

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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

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