Effects of endotracheal suctioning duration cerebral oxygenation in preterm infants.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study evaluates the effects of endotracheal suctioning duration on cerebral oxygenation and physiological parameters in preterm infants in intensive care.

Design

Prospective and observational study.

Method

In this study, 51 preterm infants born at 28-34 weeks of gestation in NICU were evaluated. Cerebral oxygenation was measured before, during, and after endotracheal suctioning with near-infrared spectroscopy. Pain levels of the infants were with N-PASS scale.

Results

A negative correlation was found between the lowest cerebral oxygenation value during endotracheal suctioning and the duration of endotracheal suctioning. Cerebral oxygenation levels during endotracheal suctioning were lower than pre- and post-endotracheal suctioning levels. Higher cerebr

SUBMITTER: Merter OS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11808466 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature