To maintain positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) and high FiO2 when suctioning a mechani-cally ventilated patient, what would you recommend?
a. Limit suction time to no more than 5 sec.
b. Use a closed-system multiuse suction catheter.
c. Limit suctioning to once an hour.
d. Use the smallest possible catheter.
ANS: B
Basic indications for the use of closed suction catheters can be found in Box 36-2.
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