title: Using mucociliary clearance methods that do not require an artificial airway.
abstract: Suction is used to clear secretions from the airways of patients who have an endotracheal tube, tracheostomy, minitracheostomy in place or those with an oropharyngeal airway (Lewis, 2002; McConnell, 2000; White, 1997). However, patients who do not have an artificial airway may sometimes require nasotracheal or nasopharyngeal suction (via the nose) or oropharyngeal suction (via the mouth).
authors: University of Hertfordshire.
authors: Carol
authors: C
authors: Law
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D009093:Mucus; D009296:Nasal Cavity; D009305:Nasopharynx; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D014132:Trachea; D014139:Tracheostomy