EFFECTIVENESS OF SUCTION ABOVE CUFF ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE IN PREVENTING VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA IN CRITICAL PATIENTS IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EFFECTIVENESS OF SUCTION ABOVE CUFF ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE IN PREVENTING VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA IN CRITICAL PATIENTS IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Background: The mechanical ventilator is an indispensable breathing tool in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). But the mechanical ventilator is associated with the risk of Ventilator Associated Penumonia (VAP). VAP occurs due to poor hygiene of the endotracheal tube (ETT). ETT hygiene should be maintain...

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Main Authors: Arfiyan Sukmadi, Rr Sri Endang Pujiastuti, Aris Santjaka, Supriyadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Belitung Raya Foundation 2018-06-01
Series:Belitung Nursing Journal
Subjects:
suction above cuff endotracheal tube
standard endotracheal tube
associated pneumonia ventilator
critical patient
Online Access:http://belitungraya.org/BRP/index.php/bnj/article/view/503

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