Suctioning

Question 0

What are the manefestations for the need for suctioning.

Answer 0

D yspnea, pallor and cyanosis
D rooling, vomitus in mouth andbubbling breath sounds
D ecreased O2 saturation (check the ABG)
D ecreased breath sound

Remeber: 4D’s

Question 1

It is performed to clear the airways. Itshould be painless and relieve respiratory distress. It is normal to cause coughing , sneezing, and, gagging.

Answer 1

Suctioning

Question 2

Position during suctioning: oro, naso, trachea/endo.

Answer 2

O: semi-fowler’s with the neck at the side. Unconcious: side lying
N: semi-fowler’s with the neck hyoperextended.
T/E: semi-fowler’s unless contraindicated.

Question 3

Pressure of suctioning: oro, naso, trachea/endo.

Answer 3

O/N: 110-150 mmHg

T/E: 90-110 mmHg

Question 4

Length if the tube to be inserted in suctioning: oro, naso, trachea/endo.

Answer 4

O/N: 3-5 inches ( or from the client’s earlobe to the tip of the nose)
T/E: 2-3 inches

Question 5

Lubricant used in suctioning: oro, naso, trachea/endo

Answer 5

O: water
N: water- soluble solution
T/E: saline solution

Question 6

Duration of suctioning: oro, naso, trachea/endo.

Answer 6

O/N: 5-15 seconds

T/E: 5-10 seconds

Question 7

Resting time berween suctioning: oro, naso, trachea/endo.

Answer 7

O/N: 20-30 seconds

T/E: 3-5 minutes

Question 8

O2delivery before and after suctioning: oro, naso, trachea/endo.

Answer 8

O/N: face mask

T/E: ambubag

Question 9

What are the corresponding pressure of the portable suction apparatus: infant, child, adult.

Answer 9

I: 3-5 mmHg
C: 5-10 mmHg
A: 10-15 mmHg

Question 10

Corresponding pressure in wall suction apparatus: infant, child, adult.

Answer 10

I: 50-95 mmHg
C: 95-110 mmHg
A: 100-120 mmHg