Open and closed endotracheal suction systems in mechanically ventilated intensive care patients: A meta-analysis

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1. 1Incidence of colonization, nosocomial pneumonia, and mortality in critically ill patients using a Trach Care™ closed-suction system versus an open-suction system1990 · 166 citations
2. 2[Endotracheal suctioning using a 24-hour continuous system. Can costs and waste products be reduced?].1992 · 13 citations
3. 3Effects of a Closed Endotracheal Suction System on Oxygen Saturation, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, and Nursing Efficacy2004 · 26 citations
4. 4Open vs closed-system endotracheal suctioning: a cost comparison1994 · 19 citations
5. 5[Incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients using open-suction systems and closed-suction systems: a prospective study -- preliminary data].2001 · 19 citations