Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 14-10

Securing an Endotracheal Tube (Continued)

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22.If the endotracheal tube is cuffed, check pressure of the

balloon by attaching a handheld pressure gauge to the

pilot balloon of the endotracheal tube.

23. Assist patient to a comfortable position. Raise the bed rail
    and place the bed in the lowest position.


24. Remove face shield or goggles and mask. Remove additional
    PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.

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