American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intubation Setting, Aspiration, and Ventilator-Associated Conditions.
Patients experience endotracheal intubation in various settings with wide-ranging risks for postintubation complications such as aspiration and ventilator-associated conditions. ⋯ Higher ventilator-associated condition rates associated with interhospital transfer may be related to movement from bed, vehicle loading and unloading, and transport vehicle vibrations. Airway assessment and care may also be suboptimal in the transport environment.