BACKGROUND Hypoxia and hypoxemia are among the most common complications of endotracheal suctioning. These complications are often mitigated by the administration of oxygen 100% prior to endotracheal suction. Although several studies have supported the application of this method, none have yet specified the exact duration of pre-oxygenation required to be performed before endotracheal suction. ...

INTRODUCTION In Japan, expiratory rib cage compression (a chest physiotherapy technique) is frequently used with mechanically ventilated patients. It has not been determined whether rib cage compression combined with endotracheal suctioning improves oxygenation, ventilation, and mucus clearance. We evaluated the effects of rib cage compression with and without endotracheal suctioning on P(aO(2)...

the effect of expiratory rib – cage compression before endotracheal suctioning on blood pressure in patients under mechanical ventilation    shrvani y [1] *, piami bosary m [2] , agha hasan kashani s3, mosavi nasab n4, ghafouri fard m5     received: 21 apr , 2013 accepted: 12 jul , 2013   abstract   background & aims : in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation because of an endotracheal tub...

Objective: We designed a novel technique of suctioning flexible ureteroscopy with automatic control of renal pelvic pressure (RPP) by a patented system including a pressure-measuring ureteral access sheath (UAS) and an irrigation and suctioning platform. We sought to compare RPP values measured by the patented system and a nephrostomy catheter at different phases of flexible ureteroscopy. Mater...

OBJECTIVE Mechanical ventilation is associated with retained airway secretions. Manually assisted cough contributes to the displacement of bronchial mucus, whereas positive end-expiratory pressure increases collateral ventilation and maintains airway patency. This study aimed to assess the effects of manually assisted cough, either alone or added to increased positive end-expiratory pressure an...

BACKGROUND In this study, we investigated the causes of high respiratory resistance that is observed after general anesthesia. We focused on respiratory resistance at 5 Hz (R5), which were measured preoperatively and postoperatively. METHODS Our prospective observational study enrolled 68 patients who underwent transurethral resection of bladder tumors from April to October 2015. Respiratory ...

PURPOSE To compare real-time intraocular pressure (IOP) during laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in porcine eyes using two types of microkeratomes. METHODS An interventional, prospective study of two microkeratomes: a Moria 2 (Moria group) and an IntraLase femtosecond laser (IntraLase Corp., Irvine, CA; IntraLase group). These devices were used to create lamellar corneal flaps in freshly e...

aims: endotracheal suctioning is a vital process to keep the airways open. the method of performing endotracheal suctioning has a great effect on its complications and effectiveness. this study was carried out with the aim of assessing gap between the knowledge and performance of nurses' working in intensive care units (icu) in tracheal suctioning.   methods: in this cross sectional study,...

The endotracheal tube (eTT) is the most common artificial airway used in NICUs. Suctioning of the eTT is imperative to maintain patency and prevent complications. An extensive review of the literature revealed a lack of standardized criteria or guidelines for suctioning the eTT of neonates and infants in the NICU. The purpose of this article is to report the implementation of an evidencebased g...