Application of sucking sputum through the nasal cavity with face upwards and neck raised
- VernacularTitle:仰面抬颈法打开气道在经鼻气管内吸痰中的应用
- Author:
Lijun FENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Face upwards and neck raised;
Airway open;
Sucking sputum through the nasal cavity
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2008;24(26):4-6
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the effects of sucking sputum with face upwards and neck raised in order to supply a new method for sputmn sucking.Methods One hundred and twenty-three patients were randomly divided into the experimental group(n=61)and the control group(n-62).The experimental group adopted modified mode:cleaned up the sputum within the mouth and nasal cavities with the traditional manner firstly,then the patients lay down,the nurses raised the patients'neck softly with one hand,removing the pillows,while putting the hypothenar of the other one on his forehead,kept the airway open to suck sputum.The control group adopted common mode,but using the modified method when the common mode failed.Results There was significant difference in phlegm sucking effect between the two groups(P＜0.01).Besides,the first-time success rate d tube insertion,incidence of trachcotomy,mucosal injury and hemorrhage and satisfaction degree of patients'family were statistically different between the two groups(P＜0.01).Conclusion Sucking sputum with face upwards and neck raised waS superior to the traditional one.
