Continues -ETT over Standard S-ETT based on the final attributable cost of VAP. Pro- Analyzed 15 RCT and 13 RCO of mechanically ventilated patients. Study showed that new evidence continues to be varied in strength for Systematic Review suctioning practice, but the evidence has improved since 2001 suggesting (Overend, 2009) 17 that members of the health care team should incorporate this evidence into their practice. Pro- Review of meta-analysis 2 that looked at 5RCT that compared aspiration of subglottic secretion vs. standard ETT care. Findings conclude Literature Review (Depew, 2007) 18 that there insufficient outcome evidence to support the use of subglottic technology aside from the VAP rate reduction. –
Continues -ETT over Standard S-ETT based on the final attributable cost of VAP. Systematic Review (Overend, 2009) 17 Pro- Analyzed 15 RCT and 13 RCO of mechanically ventilated patients. Study showed that new evidence continues to be varied in strength for suctioning practice, but the evidence has improved since 2001 suggesting that members of the health care team should incorporate this evidence into their practice. Literature Review (Depew, 2007) 18 Pro- Review of meta-analysis 2 that looked at 5RCT that compared aspiration of subglottic secretion vs. standard ETT care. Findings conclude that there insufficient outcome evidence to support the use of subglottic technology – aside from the VAP rate reduction.
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