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suction 1. the force or condition produced by a pressure difference, as the force holding a suction cap onto a surface 2. the act or process of producing such a force or condition How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 7) For these reasons, the CDC recommends that before an endotracheal tube cuff is deflated or an endotracheal tube is repositioned, the area above the cuff should be suctioned. Water bath humidification is especially good at loosening secretions and keeping sputum moist so it can be suctioned away. When using an open system, the patient is disconnected from the mechanical ventilator and suctioned using a conventional catheter. |
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