Best practice in stabilisation of oral endotracheal tubes: a systematic review
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Article Title | Best practice in stabilisation of oral endotracheal tubes: a systematic review |
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ERA Journal ID | 14054 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Gardner, Anne (Author), Hughes, Dot (Author), Cook, Robert (Author), Henson, Rachael (Author), Osborne, Sonya (Author) and Gardner, Glenn (Author) |
Journal Title | Australian Critical Care |
Journal Citation | 18 (4), pp. 158-165 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2005 |
Place of Publication | New York, United States |
ISSN | 1036-7314 |
1878-1721 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/S1036-7314(05)80029-3 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33845949204&partnerID=MN8TOARS |
Abstract | Mechanical ventilation of patients in intensive care units is common practice. Artificial airways are utilised to facilitate ventilation and the endotracheal tube (ETT) is most commonly used for this purpose. The ETT must be stabilised to optimise ventilation and avoid displacement or unplanned extubation. Tube movement is a major factor in causing airway trauma. A destabilised tube can cause fatal complications. A systematic review was conducted to identify and analyse the best available evidence on ETT stabilisation to determine which stabilisation method resulted in reduced tube displacement and the least amount of unplanned or accidental extubations. The types of stabilisations included one or a combination of the following methods: twill or cotton tape, adhesive tape, gauze, or a manufactured device. All relevant randomised controlled and quasi. experimental studies of ETT stabilisation practices, identified through electronic and hand searching, were assessed for inclusion in the study. One published randomised controlled trial and six published quasi. experimental studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were retrieved. Data were extracted independently by two reviewers. Results of the systematic review showed that no single method of ETT stabilisation could be identified as superior for minimising tube displacement and unplanned or accidental extubations. Rigorous randomised controlled trials with clearly identified and described ETT stabilisation methods are required to establish best practice. In addition, comparative research to evaluate cost effectiveness and nursing time requirements would also be of significant benefit to critical care nursing practice. |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420501. Acute care |
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Byline Affiliations | Deakin University |
Canberra Health Services, Australia | |
Queensland University of Technology | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q681z/best-practice-in-stabilisation-of-oral-endotracheal-tubes-a-systematic-review
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