WEBLocate the Children's Hospital and Health System Patient Care Policy and Procedure on suctioning. Demonstrate correct documentation of suctioning in Epic. Understand different techniques of how to sooth patients during suctioning in order to make the experience as comfortable as possible.
Suctioning - Children's Minnesota
WEBSuctioning is removing mucus and fluids from the nose, mouth or back of the throat with a bulb syringe or a catheter (thin flexible tube). Why does my child need suctioning? Suctioning is usually done when a child has mucus or fluids that he or she is unable to cough up, which may block air passages.
WEBNasopharyngeal suction is indicated when there is evidence of retained secretions but the child is not able to clear the secretions independently and secretions are too low down in the airway for oral suction.
WEBEffective suctioning is an essential aspect of airway management in the intubated critically ill child. They are unable to maintain a patent airway as glottic closure is compromised, preventing cough reflex, increasing
WEBAirway suctioning is a way of removing excess mucus from the back of the throat and upper airway by insertion of a catheter via the nose or mouth or Yankeur via the mouth, and application of suction to clear the secretions.
WEBBefore, during and following suctioning it is important to assess the infant or child’s colour, pulse rate, respirations and oxygenation. In the event of hypoxia, bradycardia or apnoea, immediately stop the procedure and
WEBSuctioning is undertaken to remove visible/audible, excessive or retained secretions from the oral cavity and/or nasal passage. It is an invasive procedure requiring care to limit physiological and psychological harm1. Suctioning assists clients who cannot cough, expectorate, swallow or clear their airway effectively.
Suctioning Your Child's Nose and Mouth | Way to Grow | CHKD
WEBSuctioning Your Childs Nose and Mouth. Your child may need to have his/her mouth and nose suctioned with a bulb syringe or with a suction catheter. Parents and all hospital caregivers can use a bulb syringe. We will teach you to use a …
Suctioning & Secretions - University of Rochester Medical Center
WEBAllow at least 30 seconds between each time you suction. This allows the child enough time to rest and breathe. If secretions are thick, suction saline or water up into the catheter by placing tip of catheter into saline or water while applying suction. This will help clean and clear the catheter of secretions.
Suctioning - Gillette Children's
WEBSuctioning consists of inserting a small catheter (connected to negative pressure) into the nose, mouth or tracheostomy tube to remove secretions. Why is suctioning needed for my child? Suction is needed when a child has secretions that he/she is unable to remove by coughing. How will I know my child needs suctioning?