What steps should the nurse take to suction the tracheostomy?
Steps to suction a tracheostomy Connect the suction catheter to the tubing on the suction machine. Dip the suction catheter tip into the clean tap water. Take 4 to 5 deep breaths. Gently put the suction catheter into the tracheostomy tube as far as you can without forcing it.
How should Trach cleaning and suctioning be done?
Wipe the outside of the catheter with a cloth or gauze wet with peroxide. Suction sterile salt water through the catheter until it is free of peroxide. Suction air until the catheter is free of water. Remove the catheter from the connecting tubing and let it air dry.
What is involved in the process of tracheostomy suctioning?
Suction a small amount of distilled/sterile water with the suction catheter to clear any residual debris/secretions. Insert the inner cannula from extra tracheostomy tube (if applicable). Turn off suction machine and discard catheter (clean according to step 3 if to be reused). Clean inner cannula (if applicable).
What are the steps to tracheostomy care?
Your doctor will change the entire trach tube when necessary.
- Step 1: Gather the supplies.
- Step 2: Wash your hands.
- Step 3: Put on a clean pair of gloves.
- Step 4: Make cleaning solution.
- Step 5: Change inner cannula.
- Step 6: Insert clean inner cannula.
- Step 7: Clean trach area.
- Step 8: Change drain sponge.
What is suction process?
Suctioning is ‘the mechanical aspiration of pulmonary secretions from a patient with an artificial airway in place’. The procedure involves patient preparation, the suctioning event(s) and follow-up care.
What is suction procedure?
How do you perform nasopharyngeal suctioning?
For nasopharyngeal, insert the suction catheter into your child’s nostril and to the back of the throat (nasopharynx) to the length instructed by your health-care team. Be careful not to force the catheter and rotate position as needed to guide the catheter gently. If you meet resistance, try the other nostril.
How far down do you suction a trach?
Connect a catheter to the suction machine tubing. Dip the catheter tip into the saline fluid. Insert the wet catheter into the trach. Push the tube in gently, about 7 to 10 centimetres, until you feel it hit something.