05: Suctioning Flashcards
Equipment for sterile-hand suctioning
Sterile gloves, saline, sx source, bag mask w O2, protective equipment
Equipment for in-line closed system suctioning
gloves, saline, sx source, bag mask w O2, protective equipment
Equipment for sterile-hand suctioning per ET and trach tube
Sterile gloves, saline, sx source, bag mask w O2, protective equipment, suction catheter
How to determine correct size of suction catheter for ET/trach
ID x 2 then size next even number down
Purpose of coudé catheter
Guide suction catheter in L or R mainstem
Purpose of sputum trap
Collect sample?
Purpose of endotracheal suctioning
Maintain patent airway by
-moving secretions, food, foreign body out of aw
-pulmonary hygiene with cough
Physical findings indicative of needing suction
Rhonchi
Visible secretions
Increased dyspnea/respiratory distress
Pt types requiring suctioning
Nervous system depression
Artificial airway
Inability to take a deep breath
Thick secretions, pain, postop
Negative pressure ranges
Infant: -80 to -100
Child: -100 to -120
Adult: -120 to -150
Indications for lavage solutions during suction
Thick, tenacious, secretions
Types of solutions for lavage
Normal saline
Mucomyst
Appropriate time for lavage during procedure
Completely prepped for insertion and suction
Lavage solution for sputum sample
Normal saline
What to monitor during suctioning
BS
O2 sats
Resp rate/pattern
HR, BP
EKG
Cough effort
ICP (if installed)
General suctioning procedure
Preoxygenate pt (100%)!!!!!!
Insert -> resistance-> withdraw 1-2 cm -> intermittent suctioning
<15 seconds in aw!!!!!
Twist as u withdraw
Maintain sterility
Relative contraindications of nasotracheal suctioning
Blocked nasal passage
Epistaxis
Acute facial, neck, or head injury
Upper aw infection
Irritable aw
Laryngospasm
Preventing hypoxemia during suctioning
Hyperoxygenate greater than or equal to 1 min
No longer than 10-15 sec