SPO 1-1 The student will demonstrate airway maintenance and obstructed airway maneuvers according to AHA standards. 1-1 Name the major structures of the respiratory system. 1-2 Demonstrate the proper ...

When patients with a tracheostomy tube reach a stage in their care at which decannulation appears to be possible, it is common practice to cap the tracheostomy tube for 24 hours to see whether they ...

The researchers say that although suctioning has been widely practised since the 1970s, there has been little hard evidence of its usefulness. Doctors tend to use it as a precaution when there are ...

Suctioning of the airway is a common procedure but it should always be based on a thorough assessment as it can present significant risks for the patient. This article on airway suctioning outlines ...

In paediatric intensive care units, the management of airway clearance through endotracheal suctioning is an essential yet complex intervention. Endotracheal suctioning, encompassing both open and ...

Endotracheal tube (ETT) suction is performed periodically on infants receiving mechanical ventilation to clear secretions from the ETT and airway. Although necessary, it is associated with adverse ...

British medical charity says there is insufficient evidence on effectiveness or safety in family settings A leading medical charity has warned there is “insufficient evidence” for the use of £70 ...

Medela AG announces the launch of 'Clario Toni'- a gentle and lightweight airway suction solution named after a young British tracheostomy patient, who was dedicated to helping others. Nothing was an ...