Trachs

Question 1

How long do you wait to change the trach tie after it was first inserted?

Answer 1

72 hours

Question 2

True or False

Endotracheal, tracheal, oral, and nasopharyngeal suctioning are sterile procedures?

Answer 2

False, oral is a clean procedure

Question 3

True or False

Increase in PIP on ventilator is an indicator to suction?

Answer 3

True, Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) is the highest level of pressure applied to the lungs during inhalation

Question 4

For patients on a ventilator, what suction device do you use?

Answer 4

Closed suction catheter, the catheter is kept in sterile sheath

Question 5

Do you pre-oxygenate the patient before suction?

Answer 5

YES

Question 6

Recovery time between suctioning?

Answer 6

1-2 min

Question 7

Suctioning mmHg?

Answer 7

Adults 100-120mmHg

Kids 60-80mmHg

Question 8

Max suctioning passes?

Answer 8

3

Question 9

How long do you suction?

Answer 9

No longer than 10 seconds, typically only 3-5 seconds

Question 10

When doing trach care, why use hydrogen peroxide?

Answer 10

Removes dried secretions from areas exposed to outer cannula surfaces.

Question 11

What should the suction be set to for adults?

Answer 11

100 - 120 mmHg

Question 12

What should the suction be set to for infants and little nuggets?

Answer 12

60 - 80 mmHg