The Effects of Rib Cage Compression before endotracheal suctioning

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...

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Main Authors: Farkhondeh Yosefnia Darzi, Farideh Hasavari, Tahereh Khaleghdost Mohammadi, Ehsan Kazemnejad leily, Ali Ashraf, Javad Hoseini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shahid Beheshti School of Nursing and Midwifery, Rasht 2015-09-01
Series:Journal of Holistic Nursing and Midwifery
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Online Access:http://hnmj.gums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-503-10&slc_lang=en&sid=1