The Effects of Expiratory Rib Cage Compression before Endotracheal Suctioning on Arterial Blood Gases in Patients Under Mechanical Ventilation

Background & Aim : Endotracheal suctioning is one of the most frequently used methods for airway clearance in patients under mechanical ventilation. Chest physiotherapy techniques such as expiratory rib cage compression before endotracheal suctioning can be used as a means to facilitate mobilizi...

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Main Authors: M. Kohan, A. Najaf Yarandi, H. Peyrovi, F. Hoseini
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Iran University of Medical Sciences 2007-09-01
Series:نشریه پرستاری ایران
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Online Access:http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-350-en.html