Deep versus shallow suction of endotracheal tubes in ventilated neonates and young infants (Review)

Kaye Spence, Donna Gillies, Lyn Watersworth

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    Abstract

    Mechanical ventilation is commonly used in Neonatal Intensive Care Units to assist breathing in a variety of conditions. Mechanical ventilation is achieved through the placement of an endotracheal tube (ETT) which is left in-situ. The ETT is suctioned to prevent a build-up of secretions and therefore blockage of the airway. Methods of suctioning the endotracheal tube vary according to institutional practice and the individual clinician performing the task. The depth of suctioning is one of these variables. The catheter may be passed to the tip of the ETT or beyond the tip into the trachea or bronchi to facilitate removal of secretions. However, trauma to the lower airways may result from the suction catheter being passed into the airway beyond the tip of the endotracheal tube.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalThe Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
    Publication statusPublished - 2003

    Keywords

    • Intubation, Intratracheal
    • artificial respiration
    • suction
    • newborn infants

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