A survey of physiotherapists' current practice with closed suction systems in adult patients.

This retrospective survey was carried out to establish the current practice of respiratory physiotherapists with closed suction. Seventy-eight physiotherapists returned a postal questionnaire. These demonstrated a wide variation in practice, some of which is of concern. Practice and theory do not ap...

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Publicado en:Advances in Physiotherapy Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 67 - 76
Autor principal: Cross J
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2001
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Sumario:This retrospective survey was carried out to establish the current practice of respiratory physiotherapists with closed suction. Seventy-eight physiotherapists returned a postal questionnaire. These demonstrated a wide variation in practice, some of which is of concern. Practice and theory do not appear to mirror each other and issues are identified which require further research or education.