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Is suction recommended for terminally ill and bed-ridden patients?
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Depends: There are many ways of managing secretions in the terminally ill. Most good hospice companies are well prepared to manage all symptoms. Suction is one option, but it's not always the best.
Answered 9/23/2012
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