Suctioning Flashcards
1
Q
What must be considered with suctioning?
A
- Very unpleasant for the patient when alert
- Can cause trauma to the epithelium
- Catheter may not be inserted into the trachea
- Infection risk
- Desaturation during procedure
2
Q
What is the indication for airway suction use?
A
An inability to cough effectively and expectorate when airway secretions are retained
3
Q
What are the (3) main ways suction can be carried out on non-intubated patients?
A
- Nasopharyngeal (NP)
- Oropharyngeal
- Tracheostomy
