Effects of a closed system suction connector on airway resistance in ventilated neonates

Unal S., Ergenekon E., Kazanci E., AKTAS S., Kulali F., HIRFANOĞLU İ. M., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.47, no.3, pp.923-927, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1606-177
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.923-927
  • Keywords: Mechanical ventilation, airway resistance, closed system suction, neonate, TRACHEAL TUBES
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/aim: Increased airway resistance reduces the effectiveness of ventilation treatment. Endotracheal tubes (ETTs) and connectors contribute to resistance. However, the effect of a closed system suction (CSS) connector is not well known. We compared the in vivo resistance occurring with a CSS connector with that of the standard connector.