suctioning

Question 1

what is the purpose of suctioning?

Answer 1

• maintain open airway
• obtain specimen for dx
• improv aire xchange (vent/perfusion)
• promote airway clearance
• prevent infection
• comfort

Question 2

when is orophareangeal suction used?

Answer 2

to improve oxygenation by removing mucous and forering mat from mouth and throat

pt who have excessive drooling, CVA, impaired cough reflex, impaire swallowing

Question 3

how do you measure a nasopharyngeal and a nasotracheal tube?

Answer 3

nasopharyngeal: tip of patient’s ear to tip of nose

nasotracheal : tip of nose, to ear to larynx

Question 4

what are indications for suctioning?

Answer 4

• Audible / visible signs of excessive secretions within tube (artificial airway)
• Signs of respiratory distress
• Inability to expectorate secretions through coughing
• Sample required for diagnostic testing
• (Increased respirations, drooling, coughing, choking, cyanosis, dyspnea, audible signs)