Making sense of sputum retention
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Sputum retention occurs when a patient is unable to clear chest secretions unaided. Nurses should encourage fluid intake to avoid dehydration which encourages thick secretions. Coughing can clear sputum but may be discouraged by pain. Exercise and controlled breathing help but some patients may require postural drainage. Percussion and vibrations have limited effect and are not routine procedure. Pharyngeal suction may be used if other methods fail although minitracheostomy is the preferred suction method.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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Nasopharyngeal suction study reveals knowledge deficit
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Recent research has focused on gathering information about approaches to nasopharyngeal suctioning by various nursing and physiotherapy staff in the UK's hospitals. It gave particular attention to reasons for using this technique, oxygenation before suctioning, choice of catheter size and type, and suction techniques. It was found that there is considerable confusion among staff about the theory and practice of nasopharyngeal suction.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1995
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