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Endotracheal Suctioning Beginning of Paper is a necessary and vital procedure done on patients who have an established artificial airway. The goal of is to clear secretions from the patient’s airway and to improve gas exchange (Ackerman, 1993). The instillation of normal saline prior to is a common practice of nurses. .... Middle of Paper .... saturation. Oxygen saturation (SpO2) is defined according to Taber's (1993) as “the ratio of amount of oxygen present in a known volume of blood to amount of oxygen that could be carried by that volume of blood” (p. 1398). Ackerman (1993), primarily concentrated on the measurement of SpO2 via a pulse oximeter monitor was the focus of the review. Such research will aid nurses and respiratory therapists with their decision of choosing whether to use normal saline, a subject that is often unconsidered. In research by Schwenker & Gift ( .... 2454 words | 9 pages Subscription Length Price Join 30 days membership (recurring) $19.95 90 days membership (recurring) $39.95 180 days membership (non-recurring) $69.95