Complications of tracheal suctioning include all of the following except:

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Hyperinflation is not a complication of tracheal suctioning. Tracheal suctioning can lead to complications such as bronchospasm, mucosal trauma, and elevated intracranial pressure due to the negative pressure applied during suctioning and the potential for inducing hypoxia or affecting cerebral blood flow, but it does not cause hyperinflation. Hyperinflation is more associated with conditions or interventions that introduce excessive air into the lungs.

Complications of Tracheal Suctioning Include All of the Following Except