This study is currently not recruiting participants.

Ventilator-Associated Infections Point Prevalence Study (VAIN Study)

Investigation of Ventilator-Associated Infections in Intubated Children

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

This is a multi-institutional study to describe the prevalence, diagnostic criteria utilized, treatment, and outcomes in intubated children with clinically suspected ventilator-associated infections.

Detailed description of study

This is a multi-institutional study to describe the prevalence, diagnostic criteria utilized, treatment, and outcomes in intubated children with clinically suspected ventilator-associated infections.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Healthy
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates the prevalence and outcomes of ventilator-associated infections in children who are intubated. Ventilator-associated infections occur when germs enter the lungs through a tube used to help with breathing.

The study will examine how doctors diagnose these infections and the treatments used. It aims to understand the outcomes for children who develop these infections while being intubated.

  • Who can participate: The study is looking for children who are intubated, suspected of having ventilator-associated infections, and are between the ages of 0 to 18 years.
  • Study details: Participants will be observed for the presence of ventilator-associated infections, and data will be collected on treatment methods and outcomes.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1410411531

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