Facilitated Tucking Position During Endotracheal Suctioning

The Effect of Facilitated Tucking Position During Endotracheal Suctioning on Physiological Measurement and Behavioral Responses of the Preterm Neonates

Aim of the present study The present study will aimed to determine the effect of facilitated tucking position during endotracheal suctioning on physiological criteria and behavioural responses of the preterm neonates.

Research Hypotheses

1. Preterm neonates who receive facilitated tucking position during endotracheal suctioning exhibit more stable physiological criteria than those who do not.
2. Preterm neonates who receive facilitated tucking position during endotracheal suctioning exhibit more stable behavioral responses than those who do not.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Gestational age between 32 and 36 weeks, weight 1200 grams or greater.
• Postnatal age: two days after delivery to allow for resolution of analgesia or anesthesia received by their mothers during labor.
• Have endotracheal intubation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Preterm neonates who have congenital anomalies or neurological malformations, intracranial hemorrhage, seizures.
• Preterm neonates who received sedatives within four hours before the intervention
• Preterm neonates who exposed to any uncomfortable procedure for at least 30 minutes prior to the intervention.