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.

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, ...

Endotracheal tube (ETT) suction is performed periodically on infants receiving mechanical ventilation to clear secretions from the ETT and airway. Although necessary, it is associated with adverse ...