Nov. 26, 2002 — Lung recruitment manuevers done immediately after endotracheal suctioning of patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) can rapidly counter the prolonged drop in PaO 2, ...

Forty-three clinical trials and systematic reviews were identified, of which 14 were initially excluded as they either did not evaluate suctioning specifically or they concerned the adult age group.

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 ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Monday is World Lung Day, a day to spread awareness about lung diseases, and one patient is opening up about a new procedure that saved his life. Rick Scroggins is a patient at The ...