American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of an intervention to maintain endotracheal tube cuff pressure within therapeutic range.
Endotracheal tube cuff pressure must be kept within an optimal range that ensures ventilation and prevents aspiration while maintaining tracheal perfusion. ⋯ The intervention was effective in maintaining cuff pressure within an optimal range, and cuff pressure decreased over time without intervention. The effect of the intervention on outcomes such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and tracheal damage requires further study.