2023年2月15日 · Superficial suctioning implies going down with the suction catheter only up to the end of the artificial airway (endotracheal or tracheostomy tube), whereas deep suctioning implies going down with the catheter till resistance is met, which can theoretically be until the carina or primary bronchi are reached.

2024年11月4日 · Suctioning is a technique used to clear a patient’s airway by removing mucus, secretions, or other obstructions using a suction catheter. It’s performed when a patient cannot effectively clear the airway due to weakness, sedation, or a compromised cough reflex, as seen with intubated patients or those with a tracheostomy.

Tracheostomy suctioning may be performed with open or closed technique. Open suctioning requires disconnection of the patient from the oxygen source, whereas closed suctioning uses an inline suctioning catheter that does not require disconnection. This checklist will explain the open suctioning technique.

2019年5月30日 · Deep suctioning may be required if shallow suctioning does not clear secretions adequately. For effective deep suctioning, many experts advocate advancing the suction catheter until the carina, where resistance is met.

2024年12月21日 · Airway suctioning is a medical procedure used to remove mucus, secretions, or foreign materials from the respiratory tract to prevent aspiration and maintain an unobstructed airway. It’s essential for patients who can’t clear their airways independently, ensuring efficient ventilation and optimal oxygenation.

Tracheostomy suctioning is a procedure that clears mucus from your trach tube when coughing doesn’t work. A tracheostomy tube fits through and keeps the surgically made hole (stoma) in your windpipe (trachea) open.

Refer to patient’s care plan to review previous episodes of suctioning i.e. size of catheter, depth suctioned, description of secretions cleared and patient tolerance of procedure. Determine whether a sputum sample is needed for culture and sensitivity. Follow BTHFT guidelines regarding identification of the patient.

Nasal and pharyngeal suctioning is performed with a sterile, soft, flexible catheter to remove accumulated saliva, pulmonary secretions, blood, vomitus, or other foreign material from nasopharyngeal areas that cannot be removed by the patient’s spontaneous cough or other less invasive procedures. [1]

2023年2月19日 · Airway suctioning refers to the collective measures that are used for clearing the airway of a patient. It involves suctioning, clearing secretions, and maintaining the patency of the airway. It is of particular importance for patients with mechanical ventilators, endotracheal tube (ET) intubations, tracheostomies, or other airway adjuncts.

2023年12月31日 · Suctioning a tracheostomy involves carefully navigating the depths of the trachea to remove secretions and maintain clear airways. In this article, we will explore the different factors that determine how deep to suction a tracheostomy and why it's so crucial in ensuring the patient's respiratory health.