title: Removing bronchial secretions. Intratracheal suction and related measures.
abstract: Intratracheal suction is a proved adjunct in the maintenance of normal homeostasis of the tracheobronchial tree after major abdominal and thoracic operations. A sound understanding of the principles and techniques of intratracheal suction and intelligent use at appropriate intervals are primarily the responsibility of the nursing staff. If intratracheal suction is ineffective, other measures must be employed, including bronchoscopy or tracheostomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ochsner
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Keller
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013183:Sputum; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000451:nursing*