Suctioning; What You Will Need - Covidien Shiley Manual De Usuario

Suctioning

WHAT yoU Will nEEd

Collection jar for secretions
Container for water
Gloves
Sterile water or saline
Suction catheter
Suction machine
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SUCTioninG
The lungs and windpipe naturally produce mucus. The mu-
cus cleans the air as we breathe by trapping small particles. It
then moves up the windpipe until it can be swallowed.
With a tracheostomy, mucus can collect in and around the
tracheostomy tube. It must be removed so it doesn't dry and
block the tube. How frequently you suction will be deter-
mined by need based on the amount of your secretions and
by your doctor or home healthcare provider.
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REAd BEfoRE SUCTioninG
NOTE: Always follow your doctor's or hospital's
directions if they differ from the directions in this
guide. Carefully review with your physician or home
healthcare provider the applicable clinical guidelines
to determine the appropriate size suction catheter for
your tube. The following table can be used as a guide
to help select the suction catheter size based on the
internal diameter of the tube.
Tracheostomy Tube
internal diameter
5.0 mm
5.5 mm
6.0 mm
6.5 mm
7.0 mm
8.0 mm
9.0 mm
NOTE: Before suctioning a fenestrated tube, make sure
the non-fenestrated inner cannula is in place.
NOTE: If you require removal of pooled secretions
above the cuff, follow the instructions of your physician
or home healthcare provider.
Suction
Catheter
10 Fr.
10 Fr.
10 Fr.
12 Fr.
14 Fr.
14 Fr.
14 Fr.