Comparison of Different Mucoactive Agents for the Care of the Intubated Patient in a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit

Comparison of Different Mucoactive Agents for the Care of the Intubated Patient in a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized, Double Blind, Controlled Trial

This study compares N-acetylcysteine (mucomyst) and sodium chloride to determine their efficacy in the prevention of pulmonary mucus obstruction and retention in intubated patients admitted to the surgical trauma intensive care unit (STICU).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Intubated and admitted to the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU)
• Subjects must be eligible to start treatment within 24 hours of their initial intubation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient anticipated to be extubated within 24 hours following STICU admission
• Hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine.
• Pregnancy