due to the lower incidence of infection compared with subclavian and internal jugular percutaneous catheters, and because there is no risk of pneumothorax with the PICC insertion procedure.

Unless a pneumothorax occurs, or the bulla becomes very large ... Patients who have underlying emphysema have an epidural catheter placed before surgery and sometimes during the procedure. The ...

The mouth and pharynx of the patient were suctioned as needed with an enclosed Yankauer suction catheter, which was disposed of every 24 hours. Oral assessment of the patient was to be performed ...