The Effects of Endotracheal Suctioning with Manual Hyperventilation on Cerebrovascular Status of Closed Head Injured Patients

Abstract

The main goals of nursing care of the head injured patient include maintenance of normal intracranial pressure (ICP) and prevention of complications of immobility. Pulmonary complications of immobility are prevented by regular endotracheal suctioning for intubated patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of endotracheal tube suctioning (ETTS) with manual hyperventilation (MH) on the cerebrovascular status of severe closed head injured patients. In contrast to previous studies of endotracheal suctioning, the frequency of measurement and treatment protocols were designed to more accurately reflect usual clinical situations. Keywords: Head-injured patients; Endotracheal tube suctioning; Manual hyperventilation; Cerebrovascular status.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 02, 1989
Accession Number
ADA218238

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  • Darnell M. Waun

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone Fractures
  • Brain
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Craniocerebral Trauma
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Physiological Monitoring
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Medicine

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