Airway & Ventilation第 14 / 100 题
When suctioning an adult's airway, you should apply suction for no longer than:
a.30 seconds at a time
b.15 seconds at a time
c.60 seconds at a time
d.2 minutes at a time
解析
Suction an adult for no more than 15 seconds per attempt because suctioning also removes oxygen and can cause hypoxia. Reoxygenate the patient between attempts.
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