American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Instillation of normal saline before suctioning in patients with pulmonary infections: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
To determine the effect of instillation of normal saline before suctioning on oxygen saturation, heart rate, and blood pressure in patients with pulmonary infections. ⋯ Instillation of normal saline before suctioning has an adverse effect on oxygen saturation and should not be used routinely in patients receiving mechanical ventilation who have pulmonary infection.