Steps For Tracheostomy Suctioning - Video Guide
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Here's the steps for tracheostomy suctioning.
Follow the following steps:
- First, gather supplies and wash your hands.
- Suction pressure should not exceed 150 mercury for most clients.
- Always Preoxygenate with 100% oxygen prior to suctioning.
- To reduce the risk of hypoxemia, dip the tip of the catheter in the basin of sterile water to help with insertion of the catheter.
- The catheter should be introduced to the design.
- Higher depth to the tip of the trachea for shallow suctioning, passing the end of the tube is considered deep suctioning.
- Then occlude the suction port with a glove thumb and suction continuously while pulling the tube out.
- Remember, gently turn and remove the catheter.
- This whole process should take no longer than 10 seconds.
- If there's a need for repeat suctioning, make sure the heart rate and oxygen level are stable between suctioning episodes.
- Upon completion, reattach any oxygen to the client if indicated. Then remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.