Endotracheal tube, securing - Intensive Care & Coordination ...
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St Vincent’s Hospital <strong>Intensive</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Services Page 16 of 16<br />
Securing an ETT: <strong>Intensive</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Clinical Practice Manual, Policy / Procedure R 4.1<br />
8.0 DOCUMENTATION<br />
Tying or re-tying of ETTs is recorded in the medical progress notes.<br />
The length of the ETT at the lips is recorded each shift on the ICU Flowchart.<br />
9.0 RESPONSIBILITY<br />
Medical and nursing clinical staff in ICU are responsible for ensuring that ETTs are<br />
safely and appropriately secured.<br />
10.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
Thanks to Ms Debra Moss (Nurse Educator ICU) for demonstrating the different<br />
techniques and advising upon instructions.<br />
11.0 CROSS REFERENCES<br />
ICU Clinical Practice Manual, Intubation, R.4.<br />
ICU Clinical Practice Manual, Extubation, E.6.<br />
12.0 REFERENCES<br />
Hollister Incorporated, E TAD Instructions (product insert), Illinois, 2000.<br />
Dr Bob Wright, Personal Correspondence, April 2005.<br />
13.0 ENDORSED BY<br />
Dr Bob Wright, Medical Director ICU.<br />
Mr. J Breeding, CNC ICU.<br />
Securing an ETT Policy / Procedure R 4.1 Page 16 of 16<br />
ICU Clinical Practice Manual Implemented July 2006, Review July 2009.
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