Research Department
Research Journal
AAMJ
Research Member
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
Vol. 6 No. 3
Research Year
2008
Research Abstract
Endotracheal suction is one of the most common procedure carried out in an
intensive care unit. Although endotracheal suctioning for mechanical ventilated patient is
routine nursing practice, however this practice is associated with serious complications
including hypoxemia, atelectasis, bronchospasm, dysrhythmias, increased intracranial
pressure, and airway trauma.