Dr Sayyeda Uneza Fatima| MPT cardiopulmonary on Instagram: "🚨 Still suctioning the old way? That’s a patient safety risk. The updated guidelines by American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) have changed how safe, effective, and evidence-based suctioning should be done — especially in ICU and critical care settings. 🫁 Key updates you must know ⬇️ 1️⃣ Suction ONLY when clinically indicated Not routine. Look for secretions, desaturation, raised airway pressures, visible distress. 2️⃣ Pre-o