Why Do Patients Need Suctioning
Suctioning Clears Mucus from the Tracheostomy Tube and Is Essential for Proper Breathing. Also, Secretions Left in the Tube Could Become Contaminated and a...
Suctioning clears mucus from the tracheostomy tube and is essential for proper breathing. Also, secretions left in the tube could become contaminated and a chest infection could develop. Avoid suctioning too frequently as this could lead to more secretion buildup.
When does a patient need suctioning?
Oral suctioning is useful to clear secretions from the mouth in the event a patient is unable to remove secretions or foreign matter by effective coughing. Patients who benefit the most include those with CVAs, drooling, impaired cough reflex related to age or condition, or impaired swallowing (Perry et al., 2014).
What is the procedure for suctioning a patient?
- Step 1: Gather the supplies. …
- Step 2: Wash your hands. …
- Step 3: Check portable suction equipment. …
- Step 4: Place portable suction unit on a flat, dry and safe surface. …
- Step 5: Set the suction pressure. …
- Step 6: Pick up clean suction catheter.
- Step 7: Put on gloves.
- Step 8: Connect the tubing to the suction catheter.
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