Endotracheal suction
McEleney, M.
Professional Nurse 13(6): 373-376
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 9534559 Document Number: 488424
Patients with a tracheostomy will need regular endotracheal suction to remove secretions from the tracheobronchial tree. This Update discusses the complications that can arise, including tracheal infection and mucosal trauma.
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