Journal article
A Survey of Suctioning Practices among Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists and Nurses
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the current tracheal and oropharyngeal suctioning practice variability within and among the professions of physical therapy, respiratory therapy and nursing.
DESIGN: A mail survey of physical therapists, respiratory therapists and registered nurses who perform suctioning. The survey instrument consisted of questions about professional characteristics, clinical suctioning practice and sociodemographics.
Authors
Brooks D; Solway S; Graham I; Downes L; Carter M
Journal
Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol. 6, No. 6, pp. 513–520
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
January 1999
DOI
10.1155/1999/230141
ISSN
1198-2241