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1. NICU- accidental extubation

   nicu1_RN replied to nicu1_RN's topic in NICU

   Our NICU uses only ETTs. We have never experimented with NTTs. We have done a study with the pink tape method (Which is basically our original tape method with a layer of pink tape on top), Neobars, and the Portex tube holder. The reason for this tri...

2. NICU- accidental extubation

   nicu1_RN posted a topic in NICU

   Hi all. I am an RN at a level III NICU. Our unit has been exploring new methods of securing ETTs. The other night, I was turning a patient's head and the baby extubated. I felt so horrible. This is the first time ever happening to me. I have always t...