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1. Excessive mouth secretions

   phedrn replied to phedrn's topic in Critical

   He was on a propofol drip only. Running at 50 mcg/kg/min. I actually noticed this shortly after I increased his drip to 50 since he was still trying to get up at 40. I guess, propofol, can also cause hypersalivation based on what I've read? Would it ...

2. Excessive mouth secretions

   phedrn posted a topic in Critical

   Hi! I'm new to ICU. I had a vented patient the other night who had excessive drooling or mouth secretions to the point that his saliva comes down his cheeks like a waterfall especially when I turn him to his side. I kept suctioning his mouth with a y...