Conclusions: Endotracheal suctioning is a procedure used regularly in the pediatric intensive care unit. Despite this, good evidence supporting its practice is limited.

Endotracheal Suctioning: A procedure performed to remove mucus and secretions from the airway of patients with an endotracheal tube, essential for maintaining airway patency and proper ventilation.

Hospitals can reduce the risks associated with surgical fluids on the operating room floor — such as slips, falls and infections — through a new suction system called BASS, according to a news ...

You can use a variety of methods to effectively reduce tracheostomy secretions. This can include suctioning, humidification, saline solution, and medication.

News Release 6-May-2002 Drill and suction procedure holds promise for clogged arteries Peer-Reviewed Publication American Heart Association ...