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Evaluation of Endotracheal Tube Fixation Methods.

PB2007107650

Publication Date	2000
Personal Author	Phillips, R. A.
Page Count	19
Abstract	Insertion and maintenance of oral endotracheal tubes (ETT) is one of the most common procedures in critical care units. Data are lacking on the most effective method of securing these tubes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to provide evidence-based information for critical care nurses to use when planning care for patients with an ETT. The specific aims were to compare two methods for securing an ETT, adhesive tape, or a tube fixation device, for differences in (a) tube stability, (b) facial skin integrity, (c) oral mucosal integrity, (d) patient comfort, (e) family distress at first visit after intubation, (f) nurse satisfaction with tube stability, (g) nurse satisfaction with ability to render care, and (h) cost.
Keywords	Endotracheal tube Insertion Maintenance Critical care units Adhesive tape Tube fixation device Oral endotracheal tubes (ETT)
Source Agency	TriService Nursing Research Program/Uniform Services Univ. of the Health Sciences
NTIS Subject Category	57E - Clinical Medicine 57A - Anatomy 57S - Physiology 44 - Health Care 44H - Health Care Technology 95C - Biomedical Instrumentation & Bioengineering
Corporate Authors	Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Rockville, MD.; TriService Nursing Research Program, Bethesda, MD.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by TriService Nursing Research Program, Bethesda, MD.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200713

Evaluation of Endotracheal Tube Fixation Methods.

Evaluation of Endotracheal Tube Fixation Methods.
PB2007107650

Publication Date	2000
Personal Author	Phillips, R. A.
Page Count	19
Abstract	Insertion and maintenance of oral endotracheal tubes (ETT) is one of the most common procedures in critical care units. Data are lacking on the most effective method of securing these tubes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to provide evidence-based information for critical care nurses to use when planning care for patients with an ETT. The specific aims were to compare two methods for securing an ETT, adhesive tape, or a tube fixation device, for differences in (a) tube stability, (b) facial skin integrity, (c) oral mucosal integrity, (d) patient comfort, (e) family distress at first visit after intubation, (f) nurse satisfaction with tube stability, (g) nurse satisfaction with ability to render care, and (h) cost.
Keywords	Endotracheal tube Insertion Maintenance Critical care units Adhesive tape Tube fixation device Oral endotracheal tubes (ETT)
Source Agency	TriService Nursing Research Program/Uniform Services Univ. of the Health Sciences
NTIS Subject Category	57E - Clinical Medicine 57A - Anatomy 57S - Physiology 44 - Health Care 44H - Health Care Technology 95C - Biomedical Instrumentation & Bioengineering
Corporate Authors	Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Rockville, MD.; TriService Nursing Research Program, Bethesda, MD.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by TriService Nursing Research Program, Bethesda, MD.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200713