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Potential reduction of ventilator-associated pneumonia by a novel peristaltic feeding tube: initial evaluation of safety and efficacy in a pig model and humans

Authors: Y Avitzur, L Dayan, O Pintel, M Dayan, S McClave, P Singer

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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Prevention of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) may reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The aim of this study was to assess the safety and tolerance of a novel peristaltic feeding tube (PFT/LunGuard) in a pig model and healthy volunteers, and to assess its initial efficacy in preventing GER. …

Title: Potential reduction of ventilator-associated pneumonia by a novel peristaltic feeding tube: initial evaluation of safety and efficacy in a pig model and humans
Authors: Y Avitzur
L Dayan
O Pintel
M Dayan
S McClave
P Singer
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9620

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