Role of mucolytic agents in clearing thick endotracheal secretions

Date First Published:

October 29, 2009

Last Updated:

October 29, 2009

Report by:

Alok Sharma, Specialist Registrar (UHW Cardiff)

Three-Part Question:

In [ventilated children with thick endotracheal secretions]does [adding mucolytic agents to regular chest physiotherapy] helps in [achieving better tracheal toilet]?