8.2 Inserts 1-1.
5 inches of the tip To aspirate or suck secretions from the
of the syringe into the mouth and/or 0.5
inch into each nostril then releases the
bulb to aspirate
8.3 Removes the bulb syringe and
compresses the bulb expressing the
contents into the basin.
8.4 Repeats procedure for 2-3
times or until clear.
Using Suction Catheters:
8.5 Attaches appropriate catheter
size to suction tubing
8.6 Turns on the suction machine
on its appropriate pressure
8.7 Moistens the catheter by
dipping it into the container of sterile
water into the container of sterile water
and test by placing thumb over the port.
8.8 Inserts suction catheter along
the sides of the mouth for 5cms. With the
dominant hand.
8.9 Applies suction intermittently
by occluding the Y-port of the catheter
with the thumb of your non-dominant
hand and withdraws the tube in a rotating
motion. Limits attempts to 3-5 seconds
8.10 Flushes the catheter with
sterile water
8.11 Turns off suction machine
after the procedure
8.12 Pulls one glove downward
over the other glove, enclosing it for
disposal
8.13 Auscultates chest to evaluate
breath sounds
8.14 Washes hands and do after
care
8.15 Documents the time, nature
and amount of secretions
mouth.
Clear bulb from secretion
To ensure thorough draining of secretions
Inappropriate size of catheter can cause
difficulty on breathing and it may impair
effective clearance of the secretions
To start the machine. Pressure should not
exceed 150 mm Hg because higher
pressures have been shown to cause
trauma, hypoxemia, and atelectasis
To moisten the inside of the catheter
Directing the catheter along the side of
the mouth prevents stimulation of the gag
reflex.
Suction only on withdrawal and do not
suction for more than 10 to 15 seconds at
a time to minimize tissue trauma.
They help to remove any debris that may
be in the bladder, which can lead to
blocking the catheter, preventing it from
draining
To reduces risk of exposure to bodily
fluids and outside pathogens
To characterize heart sounds and
murmurs
Reduce transmission of microorganism
To provide accurate records and amount
of secretions in the care of client