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Nursing care to patients with clearance of airways alterations

This research discuss the respiratory defense mechanisms with special attention to the cilio-muco activity and cough reflex. It shows the alteration in these mechanisms, the follow pulmonarys complications and the nurse role in the care with this kind of patients.

Nursing care; Respiration; Lung-secretions


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