What should you do before tracheal suctioning?

Do not cover the suction control vent with your thumb while putting the catheter into your tracheostomy tube. Pull the suction catheter back out a little bit before you start to suction. Cover the suction control vent with your thumb to start suctioning. Do not suction for more than 10 seconds each time.

When suctioning a trach what is important to do prior to suctioning?

Suction technique: Pre-oxygenate the patient with 100% oxygen prior to suctioning to reduce the risk of hypoxemia. The catheter should be introduced to the desired depth. Do not apply suctioning while introducing the catheter as this can increase the risk of mucosal damage and hypoxemia.

What precautions need to be taken during suctioning a patient with an endotracheal tube?

Sterile technique should be used in order to reduce the risk of nosocomial infection. If suctioning an endotracheal tube, hyperoxygenate the patient by giving them a few breaths with 100% oxygen.

What standard precautions should be taken prior to suctioning?

Standard precautions require the use of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) to prevent contamination and mucosal or conjunctival splash injuries, and is mandatory while suctioning a patient. This must include goggles and mask or face shield/gloves and gown/apron as per NSW 2007 Infection Control Policy.

When should you not use suction?

So aggressive oral suctioning is something you should avoid. As long as the drooling doesn’t impede the airway, simply let the patient drool and keep them in a position of comfort. But keep that suction unit handy, for you never know when you might need it! 2011, Pollak, A., Ed.

Do you need to remove inner cannula before suctioning?

When suctioning through a tracheostomy tube with an inner cannula, do not remove the cannula. The inner cannula remains in place during suctioning so that the outer cannula does not collect secretions.

How do you know if a patient needs suctioning?

In addition, suctioning may be needed when you:

1. Have a moist cough that does not clear secretions.
2. Are unable to effectively clear secretions from the throat.
3. Are having difficulty breathing or feel that you can not get enough air.

What are the types of suctioning?

What are the different types of suctioning?

• Nasal suction (suctioning in the nose)
• Oral suction (suctioning the mouth)
• Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suction (suctioning the throat)
• Deep suctioning.

How long should a suction procedure last?

Apply suction for a maximum of 10 to 15 seconds. Allow patient to rest in between suction for 30 seconds to 1 minute. 10. If required, replace oxygen on patient and clear out suction catheter by placing yankauer in the basin of water.

What is the most common complication of suctioning?

A slow heart rate, known as bradycardia, is one of the most common suctioning complications, likely because suctioning stimulates the vagus nerve. This increases the risk of fainting and loss of consciousness. In patients in cardiac distress, it can elevate the risk of severe cardiovascular complications.

What should be done when suctioning a tracheostomy tube?

Interventions to thin pulmonary secretions include increased humidification and examination of the patient’s general hydration status. When suctioning through a tracheostomy tube with an inner cannula, do not remove the cannula. The inner cannula remains in place during suctioning so that the outer cannula does not collect secretions.

Are there any side effects of suctioning a Trach?

Adding saline solution to the trach may cause the patient to chock or cough but will help loosen secretion in patients. There are not many complications that can come from tracheostomy suctioning because the process is relatively benign. The most serious risk of suctioning is unintentional removal of the tube.

Do you wash your hands before or after suctioning a Trach?

Use saline solution in the trach to loosen secretions and make the suction process easier. Wash hands before and after suctioning a patient—even if gloves are worn. Do not use saline solution during the first suction in order to determine how the secretion looks before suctioning.

How often do tracheostomy bibs need to be discarded?

Tracheostomy bibs should be discarded monthly or more frequently if discoloured or the material is damaged. Suctioning of the tracheostomy tube is necessary to remove mucus, maintain a patent airway, and avoid tracheostomy tube blockages.

Interventions to thin pulmonary secretions include increased humidification and examination of the patient’s general hydration status. When suctioning through a tracheostomy tube with an inner cannula, do not remove the cannula. The inner cannula remains in place during suctioning so that the outer cannula does not collect secretions.

Adding saline solution to the trach may cause the patient to chock or cough but will help loosen secretion in patients. There are not many complications that can come from tracheostomy suctioning because the process is relatively benign. The most serious risk of suctioning is unintentional removal of the tube.

Use saline solution in the trach to loosen secretions and make the suction process easier. Wash hands before and after suctioning a patient—even if gloves are worn. Do not use saline solution during the first suction in order to determine how the secretion looks before suctioning.

Tracheostomy bibs should be discarded monthly or more frequently if discoloured or the material is damaged. Suctioning of the tracheostomy tube is necessary to remove mucus, maintain a patent airway, and avoid tracheostomy tube blockages.