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Endotracheal Suctioning Procedure Pdf

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PROCEDURE STEPS: 1. Assess the patient for clinical indications for suctioning, such as the presence of secretions. 2. Connect the T-piece adapter to the endotracheal tube, as needed. . Suctioning is an invasive and potentially hazardous procedure. This guideline has been constructed to assist clinical staff in all aspects of airway suction in adult patients. . Inline suction of patients with endotracheal or tracheostomy tube. 1. Patient is coughing 2. Falling oxygen saturations (SpO2) 3. Hear (bubbling noise), feel, see (in ETT tube, circuit) secretions. . Luer JP, al: Endotracheal suctioning versus minimally invasive airway suctioning in intubated patients: A prospective randomized controlled trial. Explains purpose of the procedure and confirms patient understanding. 5. Assesses patient for adequate oxygenation, cardiac rhythm, need for suction. 6. Adjusts suction to appropriate level. 7. Positions patient. 8. Puts on sterile gloves. 9. Maintains sterile technique throughout procedure. 1. The following procedure shall be used when performing endotracheal or tracheostomy suctioning: a. As with all patient oriented or equipment procedures performed by respiratory care personnel, special attention should be given to aseptic technique. b. Assemble equipment; manual resuscitator with oxygen supply and reservoir, suction catheter.