Pulmonary Toilet??

[EM Junkie]

Can anyone tell me what "pulmonary toilet" refers to? I have tried to look it up in Harrison's, eMedicine.com, and my favorite medical information searching tool - Google, all without luck.

Thanks in advance!
-Scott, MS3

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[Bobblehead]

Encouraging cough/deep breathing, incentive spirometry, out of bed to chair, chest PT, frequent suctioning (if applicable), etc.

 

[carrigallen]

Definition of the day:

Toilet - 4. The cleansing of a body area as part of a surgical or medical procedure.

Hope this helps.

 

[toofache32]

It's where your lungs go to puke.

 

[EM Junkie]

It's where your lungs go to puke.

I knew that one was coming....

Thanks everyone!

-Scott, MS3