BO CommunityCare Type: Secretion suctioning
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Description
Mechanical removal of airway secretions using a suction catheter. Necessary when the patient cannot clear thick secretions caused by BO on their own. Can be performed nasally or orally. Done in hospital or at home after parent/caregiver training.
Search on PubMedAttested clinical use
11 healthcare professional(s) attest to knowledge of this treatment's use in the context of BO
- Thaís Modesto · Pediatric physiotherapist
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