The Effects of Rib Cage Compression before endotracheal suctioning

• Main Authors: Farkhondeh Yosefnia Darzi (Author), Farideh Hasavari (Author), Tahereh Khaleghdost Mohammadi (Author), Ehsan Kazemnejad leily (Author), Ali Ashraf (Author), Javad Hoseini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Guilan University of Medical Sciences, 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction: Accumulation of secretions in airways is a serious complication in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients. Tracheal suctioning which is done with the aim of secretion removal can be used in conjunction with physiotherapy for effective airway clearance and improving gas...