RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Airway Management and Ventilator-Associated Events JF Respiratory Care FD American Association for Respiratory Care SP 986 OP 993 DO 10.4187/respcare.07107 VO 64 IS 8 A1 Amanda M Dexter A1 J Brady Scott YR 2019 UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/64/8/986.abstract AB Airway management techniques are aimed at reducing complications associated with artificial airways and mechanical ventilation, such as retained secretions. The impact of airway management techniques on ventilator-associated events (VAEs) varies considerably by modality. Closed-suction techniques are generally recommended but have limited, if any, impact on VAEs. Normal saline instillation during suctioning is not recommended. Devices designed specifically to remove biofilm from the inside of endotracheal tubes appear to be safe, but their role in VAE prevention is uncertain. Subglottic secretion clearance by artificial cough maneuvers is promising, but more research is needed to assess its clinical feasibility. Continuous cuff-pressure management appears to be effective in reducing microaspiration of subglottic secretions.