BACKGROUND: Instillation of isotonic sodium chloride solution for endotracheal tube suctioning is controversial. Research has focused on the effect of such instillation in adults; no studies in ...

The endotracheal tube can become obstructed with secretions, making it necessary to remove these secretions by suctioning through the endotracheal tube. If the plane of anesthesia becomes too ...

Objective: To provide a comprehensive, evidence-based review of pediatric endotracheal suctioning: effects, indications, and clinical practice. Methods: PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and ...