Research Critique (Article 4): Accidental Extubation and Skin Problems in Patients with Endotracheal Tubes..
The title of this research article, “Evaluation of Two Methods Used To Stabilize Oral Endotracheal Tubes”, concisely and clearly states the theme. The readers are able to understand the overall purpose of the article, which is to conduct a prospective evaluation of all intubated patients in the surgical intensive care unit to examine the effects of three parameters on the likelihood of accidental extubation and skin problems in patients whose endotracheal tubes are stabilized with an oral tube holder or with conventional taping.
