A comparative study on the effects of open and closed endotracheal suction systems on arterial blood gas parameters of children

A comparative study on the effects of open and closed endotracheal suction systems on arterial blood gas parameters of children in pediatric intensive care unit

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20160301026866N6

Enrollment

Registered

2018-07-04

Start date

2018-06-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-09-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

This study aime to compare the effects of open and closed endotracheal suction systems on arterial blood gas (ABG) parameters of children admitted to ICUs.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Suction is done with a closed system. Intervention 2: Control group: Suction is done with open system.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

3 Months to 13 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: stable hemodynamic conditions (blood pressure 72-102/104-120 mmHg, heart rate 75-100 bpm), ejection fraction (EF) > 50%, sufficient tissue perfusion (capillary refill < 2 s and normal urine output, i.e. 1.0 cc/kg), a body temperature of 35.5-38.5 ?, normal hematocrit (36%-50%), normal hemoglobin (12-17 g/dl), normal PaO2 (80-100 mmHg), normal SO2 (95%-100%), normal PaCO2 (35-45 mmHg), normal HCO3 (22-28 mmHg), and normal pH (7.35- 7.45).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of obstructive pulmonary disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Arterial blood gas status. Timepoint: 1,5,15 minute after suction. Method of measurement: Arterial blood gas measurement.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmir Shafa

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

shafa_amir@yahoo.com+98 31 3773 5509

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026