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    Suctioning through a tracheostomy tube requires bagging the patient before, during, and after to prevent hypoxia, setting the portable suction machine to 15 mm/HG, and only applying suction to the catheter as it is withdrawn from the trach tube for no more than 10 seconds to clear secretions while avoiding contamination.

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    Here we can learn what are the do the and don't while suctioning

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    Suctioning through a tracheostomy tube requires bagging the patient before, during, and after to prevent hypoxia, setting the portable suction machine to 15 mm/HG, and only applying suction to the catheter as it is withdrawn from the trach tube for no more than 10 seconds to clear secretions while avoiding contamination.

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    Suctioning DOSand DONTS

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    Suctioning through a tracheostomy tube requires bagging the patient before, during, and after to prevent hypoxia, setting the portable suction machine to 15 mm/HG, and only applying suction to the catheter as it is withdrawn from the trach tube for no more than 10 seconds to clear secretions while avoiding contamination.

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    Suctioning: DOs and DON’Ts

    Do… Don’t…
    Bag the person before, during and after Suction without the inner cannula inside the
    suctioning. trach tube.
    Set the portable suction machine should be Suction for more than 10 seconds at a
    at 15 mm/HG. time.
    Only apply suction to the catheter (cover Place the catheter in any unclean areas.
    the suction port) when it is coming up and
    out of the trach tube.
    Insert the suction catheter into the trach Store the catheter in a plastic bag.
    tube until resistance is met.
    Use normal saline to thin the mucous when
    necessary.
    Always use clean suction technique.
    Wash your hands before and after this
    procedure.

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