Date of Award
2008
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Master of Nursing (Research)
School
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
First Supervisor
Dr Leanne Monterosso
Abstract
Endotracheal tube (ETT) suction is a common nursing procedure within the paediatric intensive care (PIC) setting. Significant side effects associated with this procedure can dramatically affect the stability of the critically ill ventilated paediatric patient. A comprehensive literature review failed to establish clear standards for determining when the procedure is warranted, especially in the paediatric population. This can present difficulty for the inexperienced paediatric intensive care nurse when assessing a patient's need for ETT suction. The aim of the research was to design an evidence based endotracheal suction assessment tool (ESAT) for use by nurses caring for paediatric patients. The use of the ESAT aims to improve patient care within paediatric intensive care units by improving nursing practice for patients with an artificial airway in situ.
Recommended Citation
Davies, K. (2008). Determining standard criteria for endotracheal suctioning in the paediatric intensive care patient: An exploratory study [thesis]. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/15