Endotracheal suction interventions in mechanically ventilated children: An integrative review to inform evidence-based practice

Objective The objective of this study was to review and critically appraise the evidence for paediatric endotracheal suction interventions. Data sources A systematic search for studies was undertaken in the electronic databases CENTRAL, Medline, EMBASE, and EBSCO CINAHL from 2003. Study selection Included studies assessed suction interventions in children (≤18 ys old) receiving mechanical ventilation. The primary outcome was defined a priori as...