1
Q
What must be considered with suctioning?
A
- Very unpleasant for the patient when alert
- Can cause trauma to the epithelium
- Catheter may not be inserted into the trachea
- Infection risk
- Desaturation during procedure
2
Q
What is the indication for airway suction use?
A
An inability to cough effectively and expectorate when airway secretions are retained
3
Q
What are the (3) main ways suction can be carried out on non-intubated patients?
A
- Nasopharyngeal (NP)
- Oropharyngeal
- Tracheostomy
C1/ CVR
flashcards
Decks in class (23)
# Cards
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ABG7
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Identifying a Deteriorating Patient30
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Cardiac Cycle1
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Breathlessness Management9
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Management of a surgical patient15
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Lung Function Testing4
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Oxygen Delivery8
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CPAP & BiPAP24
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Inspiratory Flow13
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Hypoxic Drive0
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Pulmonary Pathologies4
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Suctioning3
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Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB)1
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Cardiac Pathologies2
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Partial Pressures7
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V/Q15
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Mechanics of Breathing1
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Neural Control of Breathing1
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Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV)4
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Invasive Ventilation2
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Mechanical Insufflation - Exsufflation (MI-E)6
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Cardiac Rehabilitation15
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Positive Pressure Treatment Options5
