RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 <span hwp:id="article-title-1" class="article-title">Management of the Artificial Airway</span><span hwp:id="article-title-144" class="sub-article-title">Discussion</span>
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 974
OP 990
DO 10.4187/respcare.03246
VO 59
IS 6
A1 Branson, Richard D
A1 Gomaa, Dina
A1 Rodriquez, Dario
YR 2014
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/59/6/974.abstract
AB Management of the artificial airway includes securing the tube to prevent dislodgement or migration as well as removal of secretions. Preventive measures include adequate humidification and appropriate airway suctioning. Monitoring airway patency and removing obstruction are potentially life-saving components of airway management. Cuff pressure management is important for preventing aspiration and mucosal damage as well as assuring adequate ventilation. A number of new monitoring techniques have been introduced, and automated cuff pressure control is becoming more common. The respiratory therapist should be adept with all these devices and understand the appropriate application and management. Discussion