Adverse events and practice variability associated with paediatric endotracheal suction: An observational study

Objective The objective of this study was to determine the incidence of endotracheal tube (ETT) suction–related adverse events (AEs) and to examine associations between AEs and patient and suction characteristics. Secondary objectives were to describe ETT suction practices in an Australian paediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Methods A prospective, observational study was undertaken in a mixed cardiac and general PICU. Children were eligible...