Airway clearance in a neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective study

Abstract

The retrospective, descriptive study will be used to determine current practices and related outcomes for suctioning neonates. Correlation of variables will assist with understanding the associated risks related to airway clearance in the NICU. The data collected may be sufficient to identify practices of neonatal suctioning and improve patient outcomes.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Brandi Rene Harbin
Ellise Adams

Author Details

Brandi Rene Harbin, BSN; Ellise Adams, PhD -- College of Nursing, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Phi

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

NICU, Neonate, Suction

Recommended Citation

Harbin, Brandi Rene and Adams, Ellise, "Airway clearance in a neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective study" (2017). Convention. 277.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/277

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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