JOURNAL ANALYSIS

1. Title
Effect of Open versus Closed Endotracheal Suctioning System on
Vital Signs among Mechanically Ventilated Patients in ICU

2. Keywords
Closed suction, open suction, mechanical ventilation

3. Author
Om Ebrahim Ali Elmelegy, Rasha Elsayed Ahmed

4. Background
Endotracheal suction is a recurrent and essential procedure in patients with
mechanical ventilation. Suction airway leads to mucosal stimulation and mucus
production. Cardiovascular disorder and sever hypoxia are significant
complications of suction. Therefore, selecting the least dangerous way of
endotracheal tube suction can reduce severe complications.

5. Aim of the study

this study aimed to determine the effects of open versus closed endotracheal
suctioning system on vital signs among mechanical ventilated patients in ICU.

6. Methods
Quasi experimental design was used in this study. This study was conducted in
anesthetic ICU at Tanta Emergency Hospital. Forty patients on mechanical
ventilation attending from the previous setting were included in the study.

7. Result
Regarding the mean scores of vital signs among the studied sample before and
after suctioning ,it was observed that there was a significant differences in the
closed suction method in relation to respiratory rate before, after two and five
 minutes of suctioning. The difference was not significant in relation to O2
saturation,heart rate and blood pressure.

8. Weaknesses of research
a. This study only explains the length of research
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9. Kelebihan Penelitian
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10. Manfaat Penelitian

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