Effects of normal saline on endotracheal suctioning

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Akgul S., Akyolcu N.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, vol.11, no.6, pp.826-830, 2002 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 11 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2002
• Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1365-2702.2002.00655.x
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.826-830
• Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This study was designed to determine the effects of saline solution administered prior to endotracheal suctioning by nurses working in intensive care on oxygenation, heart rate and long-term pulmonary hygiene.