Kavita Choudhary
- Affiliation
- College of Nursing, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences (PGIMS)
- Department
- Jr. Lecturer
- Location
- India
Abstract: Introduction: Patients who are intubated often have difficulty clearing secretions through coughing. As a result, endotracheal suctioning is essential to minimize the risk of consolidation and atelectasis, which could impair ventilation. However, suctioning can pose several risks and complications, including bleeding, infection, atelectasis, hypoxemia, cardiovascular instability, increased intracranial pressure, and potential damage to the tracheal mucosa. The level of negative pressure applied during suctioning plays a crucial role in the …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–58 Read article