When Performing Endotracheal Suctioning on a Neonate,why Should the Therapist

question 19

Multiple Choice

When performing endotracheal suctioning on a neonate,why should the therapist routinely avoid advancing the catheter tip beyond the distal end of the endotracheal tube?

• A)To reduce the risk of inadvertent extubation with the suction catheter
• B)To prevent the development of bronchial stenosis and granulomas
• C)To decrease the chance of removing too much lung volume
• D)To minimize the risk of oxygen desaturation

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