Abstract
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a costly complication of hospitalization that lengthens intensive care unit and hospital stay, increasing morbidity and mortality. Among evidence-based measures to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia is the use of a specialized endotracheal tube that aspirates subglottic secretions. Recommendations for subglottic aspiration are found in guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and the American Thoracic Society. The purpose of this article is to review the available evidence regarding the use of an endotracheal tube with a subglottic secretion aspiration port to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. Issues, cost, benefits, and research recommendations will also be discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
