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Procedure for tracheal bronchial suctioning in adults
Written by Tracheostomy Working Group   

Definition

Tracheal bronchial suctioning is the removal of sputum via placement of a sterile suction catheter into a tracheostomy tube using a sterile non-touch technique.

Aims

Tracheal bronchial suctioning aims to effectively remove the maximum amount of secretions with minimal risk of complications to the patient.

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