Endotracheal suction in intubated critically ill adult patients undergoing mechanical ventilation: a systematic review

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Authors

Débora Oliveira Favretto · Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira · Universidade de Ribeirão Preto

Sílvia Rita Marin da Silva Canini · Universidade de São Paulo

Lívia Maria Garbin · Universidade de Ribeirão Preto

Fernanda Titareli Merízio Martins Braga · Universidade de São Paulo

Maria Célia Barcellos Dalrí · Universidade de Ribeirão Preto

Abstract

although the evidence obtained is relevant to the practice of endotracheal aspiration, the risks of bias found in the studies selected compromise the evidence's reliability.

Topics & Keywords

Nosocomial Infections in ICU Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Volume 20, Issue 5, pp. 997-1007

DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692012000500023

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