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Open AccessPO16 – Endotracheal suctioning methods in newborns in Estonian children’s intensive care units

09 May 2016

Nursing Children and Young People

Supplement

Theme: Child protection and managing risk. Aim: To describe ETS methods in Estonian NICUs. Method: Research sample = 67% of Estonian NICU nurses. 2011 data: survey...

How to perform open tracheal suction via an endotracheal tube

27 April 2016

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Rationale and key points Tracheal suction involves the removal of pulmonary secretions from the respiratory tract using negative pressure under sterile conditions....

Care of adult patients with a temporary tracheostomy

14 September 2011

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

The insertion of a temporary tracheostomy is a common procedure in the critical care environment. This article aims to explore the evidence relating to the nursing...

How to suction via a tracheostomy

09 March 2016

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Rationale and key points Patients with a tracheostomy tube may be unable to cough adequately to expel pulmonary secretions. Therefore, tracheal suction is essential...