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Suctioning Risk

Can irritate mucous membranes.

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Suctioning Risk

Can temporarily interfere with oxygenation.

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Complication of Suctioning

Hypoxemia (decreased oxygen level).

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Complication of Suctioning

Trauma or bleeding of the airway.

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Complication of Suctioning

Bronchospasm.

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Complication of Suctioning

Increased secretions.

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Complication of Suctioning

Cardiac dysrhythmias.

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Complication of Suctioning

Increased intracranial pressure in clients with head injuries.

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Complication of Suctioning

Infection.

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Purpose of Suctioning

Remove secretions that obstruct the airway.

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Purpose of Suctioning

Facilitate ventilation.

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Purpose of Suctioning

Obtain secretions for diagnostic purposes.

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Purpose of Suctioning

Prevent infection from accumulated secretions.

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Assessment for Suctioning Need

Restlessness.

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Assessment for Suctioning Need

Anxiety.

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Assessment for Suctioning Need

Noisy respirations.

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Assessment for Suctioning Need

Adventitious (abnormal) breath sounds on auscultation.

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Assessment for Suctioning Need

Change in mental status.

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Assessment for Suctioning Need

Change in skin color.

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Assessment for Suctioning Need

Rate/pattern of respirations.

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Assessment for Suctioning Need

Pulse rate and rhythm.

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Assessment for Suctioning Need

Decreased oxygen saturation.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Towel or moisture-resistant pad.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Portable or wall suction machine.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Sterile disposable container for fluids.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Sterile normal saline or water.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Goggles/face shield if appropriate.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Moisture-resistant disposal bag.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Sterile gloves.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Sterile suction catheter kit.

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Sterile Suction Catheter Kit Size – Adults

12–#18 Fr.

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Sterile Suction Catheter Kit Size – Children

8–#10 Fr.

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Sterile Suction Catheter Kit Size – Infants

5–#8 Fr.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Water-soluble lubricant.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Y-connector.

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Equipment for Suctioning

Sputum trap if specimen needed.