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[Concept analysis of endotracheal suctioning (ETS)]
1Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea. aym@inha.ac.kr
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|April 30, 2005
Summary
This study analyzed endotracheal suctioning (ETS) to define its core components and develop a standardized protocol. Findings clarify the goal, attributes, and application of ETS for improved respiratory care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Respiratory Care
- Clinical Protocol Development
Context:
- Endotracheal suctioning (ETS) is a common respiratory procedure.
- Standardization of ETS is crucial for patient safety and efficacy.
- Existing protocols may lack comprehensive conceptual clarity.
Purpose:
- To perform a concept analysis of endotracheal suctioning (ETS).
- To identify the goal, defining attributes, antecedents, and consequences of ETS.
- To develop a standardized clinical protocol for ETS.
Summary:
- Walker & Avant's concept analysis methodology was used.
- Data sources included clinical guidelines, books, and review articles published within the last 20 years.
- Key attributes identified were catheter, suctioning, and asepsis, with empirical referents detailed.
Impact:
- Established the macro-goal of ETS as removing respiratory secretions.
- Provided a framework for evaluating the effectiveness of ETS.
- Demonstrated the application of concept analysis to refine nursing protocols like ETS.