Staff Must Be Diligent In Order To Avoid Clogged Breathing Tubes Amongst Nursing Home Patients
In nursing homes, residents who have trouble breathing on their own (from illness or weakness) might require a breathing tube. A breathing tube, or endotracheal tubes can be used for multiple situations where a patient needs assistance breathing, most nursing home patients who require a breathing tube also require the use of a ventilator. In these patients, a breathing tube and ventilator allows staff to remove mucus from the patient’s lungs and keeps the person alive. A breathing tube is a plastic tube that is used during artificial respiration to provide a patient with oxygen. The tube, which is attached to a breathing...
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