Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of the Effect of Endotracheal Suctioning Applied at Different Head Heights on the Oxygenation of the Brain

Lead Sponsor:

Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Conditions:

Nurse's Role

Endotracheal Aspiration

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

In order for the brain, which is the most metabolically active organ of our body, to maintain its functions, it must reach oxygen saturation in the best way with continuous and rich blood flow. Neuro...

Detailed Description

Although the brain is only 2% of body weight,it is the most metabolically active and vital organ of the body.Cells in the brain; they need higher amounts of oxygen and energy than other organs in the ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Having undergone neurosurgery surgery,
  • To get mechanical ventilator support,
  • To have completed at least 6 hours in the mechanical ventilator, but not yet in the 72 hours,
  • Being at the age of 18 and over,
  • Life signs are stable (arterial blood pressure 160/90 mmHg; heart rate 70-100 / min, respiratory rate 16-20 / min, body temperature 36-37.5 ° c) and no pulmonary problems, Oxygen saturation level measured by pulse oximeter to be 85% and above,
  • Glaskow Coma Score (GKS) not being below 9E,
  • Na +, K +, Cl-, Hb, Hct values are within the normal reference range,
  • Not having contraindications for head and body positioning,
  • Volunteering to participate in the research.

Exclusion

  • Having another surgery apart from neurosurgery surgery,
  • Not getting mechanical ventilator support,
  • The time spent in the mechanical ventilator is less than 6 hours and more than 72 hours,
  • Being under the age of 18,
  • Life signs are unstable and have a pulmonary problem,
  • Oxygen saturation level measured by pulse oximetry below 85%
  • To be under Glaskow Coma Score (GKS) 9E,
  • Na +, K +, Cl-, Hb, Hct values should not be within the normal reference range,
  • Being a contraindication case for head and body positioning,
  • Not to volunteer to participate in the research.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2020

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

46 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04454931

Start Date

April 1 2020

End Date

September 1 2021

Last Update

November 8 2021

Active Locations (2)

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Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Health Practice and Research Hospital

Zonguldak, Kozlu, Turkey (Türkiye)

2

Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital

Zonguldak, Meşrutiyet, Turkey (Türkiye), 67100