Could saline instillation displace bacteria from the endotracheal tube biofilm to lower airways during suctioning procedure?

The bacteria observed were: five Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus in three, Streptococcus pneumoniae in one and Staphylococcus haemolytics in one) and three Gram-negative (Acinetobacter baumani, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter cloacae). Conclusion The use of saline during an endotracheal suc...

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Published in:	Critical care (London, England) Vol. 19; no. Suppl 2; p. P43
Main Authors:	CR Franchi, Anália Cristina, Filho, Antônio Pazin, Bottura, Camila, Miranda, Carlos Henrique, Ferreira, Fernanda B, de C Borges, Marcos, de C Santana, Rodrigo, Okino, Valéria T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London BioMed Central 28.09.2015 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Bacteria Biofilms Critical Care Medicine Emergency Medicine Intensive Medicine Medicine & Public Health Poster Presentation Streptococcus infections Suctioning Staphylococcus Aureus Positive Culture Klebsiella Pneumoniae Endotracheal Tube Streptococcus Pneumoniae
ISSN:	1364-8535, 1364-8535, 1366-609X, 1466-609X
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