Browsing Open Research by Author "O'Donovan, B"

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The use of normal saline instillation in the intensive care unit by physiotherapists: a survey of practice in New Zealand

Reeve, JC; Davies, N; Freeman, J; O'Donovan, B (New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists, 2007)

Normal saline instillation is used by health professionals during the treatment of intubated patients within the intensive care unit, usually to enhance sputum yield. Its use is controversial; detrimental effects have been ...