Suction

Question 1

Safely suction via a trache

Answer 1

-Used to clear secretions that can’t be removed by patient by coughing

-Mucus can’t be cleared with cough
-Hear or see secretions
-Difficulty breathing
-Whistling noise from trache tube

-Bleeding
-Bronchospasm

Question 2

Suction via OP airway (oropharyngeal)

Answer 2

-Stimulates cough to remove excess sputum and aspirate secretions
-At risk of airway obstruction due to relaxed upper airway muscles or blockage

-Pharyngeal obstruction
-Acute pulmonary edema
-Bleeding risk (low platelets)
-Acute face, head, neck injury

Question 3

Suction via NP airway (nasopharyngeal)

Answer 3

-Use to remove secretions

-Doesn’t stimulate gag reflex
-Can be left in for longer periods

-Same as OPA

Question 4

Yankaeur suction

Answer 4

-Used when able to clear secretions suction out off mouth

Question 5

Mechanical insufflation exsufflation
(MI:E)

Answer 5

-Used to stimulate cough and clear secretions

-Undrained pneumothorax
-Severe bronchospasm
-Cardiovascular instability