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Impact of hydrogel-based airway management strategies on ventilator-associated pneumonia: clinical applications and future directions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This review discusses the current applications of hydrogels in the management of airway lung injury and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), with a particular focus on their potential impact in clinical practice. Research indicates that hydrogel technology can not only enhance airway management and promote lung tissue repair but also significantly reduce the risk of infection. For instance, clinical trials have shown that hydrogel-coated endotracheal tubes are effective at reducing the incidence of VAP, with related data indicating a reduction of up to 30%. Furthermore, we analyze the limitations of current research and propose directions for the future development of hydrogel-based therapies in this important field of respiratory medicine.

Source: Frontiers in Materials

DOI: 10.3389/fmats.2025.1530524

Authors: Yong Xu, Baisong Zhao

Institutions: Jinzhou Medical University, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Nosocomial Infections in ICU

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801