Egan's FINAL questions with correct answers

What is the primary indication for tracheal suctioning? Answer Retention of secretions What is the most common complication of suctioning? Answer hypoxemia. Complications of tracheal suctioning include all of the following except: Answer hyperinflation How often should patients be suctioned? Answer When physical findings support the need What is the normal range of negative pressure to use when suctioning an adult patient? Answer -100 to -120 mm Hg but in egan's -120 to -150 mmHg What is the normal range of negative pressure to use when suctioning children? Answer -100 to -120 mm Hg or -80 to -120 mmHg You are about to suction a 10-year-old patient who has a 6-mm (internal diameter) endotracheal tube in place. What is the maximum size of catheter that you would use in this case? Answer 10Fr