The search terms used were suctioning, suction, tracheal suction, and endotracheal suction, in various combinations with modifiers such as children, pediatric, infant, complications, and effects.

The endotracheal tube can become obstructed with secretions, making it necessary to remove these secretions by suctioning through the endotracheal tube. If the plane of anesthesia becomes too ...

Objective: To provide a comprehensive, evidence-based review of pediatric endotracheal suctioning: effects, indications, and clinical practice. Methods: PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and ...