Nahid Manouchehrian

[ 1 ] - A Comparison of the effect of open and closed endotracheal suctioning on hemodynamic status of patients in the ICU

Background: If not done properly, suction causes complications such as hypoxia, cardiac arrhythmias or even death. Suction is being used in most hospital wards. Closed Suction appears to have fewer side effects, although studies have reported dissimilar results. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of open (control) with closed (test) endotracheal suctioning on patients’ Hemodyn...