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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).
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mucomyst | Drug | |||
| sodium chloride (saline) | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| prevention of pulmonary mucus obstruction |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| days of mechanical ventilation |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| John G. Myers, M.D. | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Univesity Hospital | San Antonio | Texas | 78229 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000111 | Acetylcysteine |
| D012965 | Sodium Chloride |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003545 | Cysteine |
| D000603 | Amino Acids, Sulfur |
| D013457 | Sulfur Compounds |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D000596 | Amino Acids |
| D000602 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |
| D002712 | Chlorides |
| D006851 | Hydrochloric Acid |
| D017606 | Chlorine Compounds |
| D007287 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| D017670 | Sodium Compounds |
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