Advanced Suctioning

Question 1

Advanced suctioning must be performed with the suction port of the catheter (covered/uncovered) with suction catheter insertion.

Answer 1

Uncovered (suction as you withdraw)

Question 2

How do you measure the maximum depth of the advanced suction catheter?

Answer 2

• Suprasternal notch to the end of the airway (outside the pt’s mouth)