| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5869474 | Intensive and Critical Care Nursing | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with few oropharyngeal secretions, automated intermittent subglottic aspiration may result in significant and potential harmful invagination of tracheal mucosa into the suction lumen. A critical amount of fluid must be present in the oropharynx to assure adequate and safe aspiration.
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Authors
E. Suys, K. Nieboer, W. Stiers, J. De Regt, L. Huyghens, H. Spapen,