2020
Implementation of the TaperGuard™ endotracheal tube in an unselected surgical population to reduce postoperative pneumonia
Martini RP, Yanez ND, Treggiari MM, Tekkali P, Soelberg C, Aziz MF. Implementation of the TaperGuard™ endotracheal tube in an unselected surgical population to reduce postoperative pneumonia. BMC Anesthesiology 2020, 20: 211. PMID: 32838740, PMCID: PMC7446207, DOI: 10.1186/s12871-020-01117-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative pneumoniaSubgroup of patientsBaseline cohortSurgical patientsIntervention cohortEndotracheal intubationOdds ratioNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProjectSurgical Quality Improvement ProjectUnselected surgical populationUnadjusted odds ratioHigh-risk populationPatient-level dataRisk of ventilatorQuality improvement projectInterrupted time series designElectronic health recordsHospital mortalityVAP bundleSurgical populationPatient characteristicsPneumonia riskHistoric cohortHospital admissionFurther risk reduction
2016
Randomized Pilot Trial of Two Modified Endotracheal Tubes To Prevent Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
Deem S, Yanez D, Sissons-Ross L, Broeckel JA, Daniel S, Treggiari M. Randomized Pilot Trial of Two Modified Endotracheal Tubes To Prevent Ventilator-associated Pneumonia. Annals Of The American Thoracic Society 2016, 13: 72-80. PMID: 26523433, PMCID: PMC4722846, DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201506-346oc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndotracheal tubeTracheal colonizationChest radiograph criteriaOccurrence of VAPPrevention of VAPCoprimary end pointsSerious adverse eventsInstitutional review board approvalEmergency endotracheal intubationStandard endotracheal tubeMajority of intubationsReview board approvalModified Endotracheal TubeSafety concernsAdverse eventsVAP preventionEndotracheal intubationSubglottic secretionsEmergency intubationClinical trialsClinical signsNosocomial infectionsPilot trialStudy groupHospital setting
2011
The Second-Generation Air-Q® Intubating Laryngeal Mask for Airway Maintenance during Anaesthesia in Adults: A Report of the First 70 Uses
Joffe AM, Liew EC, Galgon RE, Viernes D, Treggiari MM. The Second-Generation Air-Q® Intubating Laryngeal Mask for Airway Maintenance during Anaesthesia in Adults: A Report of the First 70 Uses. Anaesthesia And Intensive Care 2011, 39: 40-45. PMID: 21375088, DOI: 10.1177/0310057x1103900106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAirway leak pressureLaryngeal airwayAirway maintenancePrimary airwayLeak pressureMedian (IQR [range]) airway leak pressureIntubating Laryngeal MaskPostoperative throat complaintsSupraglottic airway deviceMild sore throatUnanticipated difficult airwayInitial clinical experienceDuration of useEase of insertionOropharyngeal morbidityThroat complaintsRetrospective reviewSore throatDifficult airwayLaryngeal maskAirway devicesInsertion attemptsAirwayClinical experienceIntubation