Which of the following is a recommended guideline for determining suction catheter depth when suctioning an endotracheal tube?
A) Combine the length of the endotracheal tube and any adapter being used, and add an additional 2 cm.
B) Using a suction catheter with centimeter increments on it, insert the suction catheter into the endotracheal tube until the centimeter markings on both the endotracheal tube and catheter align and insert the suction catheter no further than an additional 1 cm.
C) Using a spare endotracheal tube of the same size as being used for the patient, insert the suction catheter halfway to the end of the tube and note the length of catheter used to reach this point.
D) For a closed system, combine the length of the endotracheal or tracheostomy tube and any adapter being used, and add an additional 3 cm.
B
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