A critical point in performing endotracheal tube (ET)care is:

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Instruct helper to apply pair of gloves and hold ET tube firmly at patient's lips or nares.Do not allow helper to hold the tube away from the lips or nares.Doing so allows too much "play" in the tube and increases the risk for tube movement and incidental extubation.Never let go of the ET tube,even for a moment.
The tube must be secure so that the position of the tube remains at the correct depth.The tube can be secured without being tight and causing pressure.Administer endotracheal,nasopharyngeal,and oropharyngeal suction before cleaning around tube,oral cavity,or dressing site.Do not remove oral airway if patient is actively biting ET tube.Wait until tape is partially or completely secured to ET tube.

A Critical Point in Performing Endotracheal Tube (ET)care Is