Advanced Suctioning Flashcards
1
Q
Advanced suctioning must be performed with the suction port of the catheter (covered/uncovered) with suction catheter insertion.
A
Uncovered (suction as you withdraw)
2
Q
How do you measure the maximum depth of the advanced suction catheter?
A
- Suprasternal notch to the end of the airway (outside the pt’s mouth)
