A Prospective, Longitudinal Study Evaluating the Efficacy of an Automated Secretion Removal Technology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endotracheal suctioning causes discomfort, is associated with adverse effects, and is resource-demanding. An artificial secretion removal method, known as an automated cough, has been developed, which applies rapid, automated deflation, and inflation of the endotracheal tube cuff during the inspiratory phase of mechanical ventilation. This method has been evaluated in the hands of researchers but not when used by attending nurses. The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy of the method over the course of patient management as part of routine care.

Methods

This prospective, longitudinal, interventional study recruited 28 subjects who were intubated and mechanically ventilated. For a maximum of 7 d and on clinical need for endotracheal suctioning, the automa

SUBMITTER: Sinnige JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11298234 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature