Leighton H. Effect of endotracheal suctioning on the intracerebral haemodynamics of patients in fulminant hepatic failure.
Intensive Crit Care Nurs 1997;
13:198-208. [PMID:
9355424 DOI:
10.1016/s0964-3397(97)80034-1]
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Abstract
Fulminant hepatic failure is a severe impairment of liver function in someone who has had previously normal liver function. The patients presenting to intensive therapy units have generally had a rapid deterioration which requires prompt intervention and treatment. The first part of this paper gives a detailed review of the aetiology, physiology and management of the disease process. Medical and nursing care of these patients is critical; any adverse intervention may affect outcome. A literature review and small study of the intervention of endotracheal suctioning and its effects on intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure is described.
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