Midterm 2 - Lecture 8b (Suctioning)

Question 1

when should suctionng be carried out (how often) and which ways can it be administered?

Answer 1

Question 2

what is a suction catheter?

Answer 2

Question 3

describe the step-by-step process of the suctioning procedure

Answer 3

slides 3-13

1) explain to pt
2) check equipment is available
3) check wall suction on (right amount)
4) wash hands/gown up
5) prepare your kit (sterile)
6) preoxygenate pt for 1-2 mins
7) disconnect pt from ventilator or O2
8) suction (use technique from sim centre)
9) hyperoxygenate pt for 3 mins
10) flush catheter and repeat if necessary
11) reconnect pt to ventilator
12) clean up

Question 4

what should the suctionng pressure be?

Answer 4

Question 5

which hand remains sterile - dominant or non-dominant?

Answer 5

dominant

Question 6

what should you always do with the pt prior to suctioning?

Answer 6

Question 7

how long should the catheter be in the airway for?

Answer 7

Question 8

describe nasotracheal suctioning

Answer 8

Question 9

what are possible complications to suctioning?

Answer 9

Question 10

what manual techniques can you perform on a ventilated pt?

Answer 10

Question 11

describe manual hyperinflation

Answer 11

Question 12

what are cautions and contraindications for manual hyperinflation?

Answer 12