Keep the catheter in the packaging until just before use. Suction a small amount of sterile water or saline through the suction catheter to lubricate wet it and make it easier to insert. Be careful not to force the catheter. If you meet resistance, try the other nostril. Keep your thumb off the suction control port. Apply suction by holding your thumb over the suction control port. Slowly remove the catheter while "twirling" it between your fingers to remove mucus.
Limit suctioning to 5 to 10 seconds. Let your child rest in between suctioning. The whole session should last no more than 5 to 10 minutes. To our team, you're more than just a number. We see you. And we're committed to you. Our experienced providers are here and ready to get you the care you need.
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Here are signs that you may need to suction: Your child is breathing more quickly or seems very restless. You hear a whistling or rattling sound when your child breathes. There are bubbles of mucus at the trach opening or you hear gurgling or rattling sounds as if mucus is present. Your child is having trouble breathing or eating. Your child's color is paler.
Your child's nostrils are flaring spread out. Gathering your supplies As with cleaning, you may find it easier to set up in the same area each time you do suctioning. Suctioning supplies include: Clean, disposable, powderless gloves Suction machine, tubing, and catheters you may also use another premarked catheter to help guide insertion depth Sterile water Sterile saline solution Syringe or eyedropper Sterile or clean cup.
Setting up your equipment First explain to your child what you are about to do. Then set up what you will need: Wash your hands with liquid soap and water. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
Dry well. You may also use alcohol-based hand sanitizer, if you don't have soap and water. Rub the sanitizer for at least 20 seconds over all areas of your hands. Put on gloves. Attach the catheter to the suction machine. Turn on the suction machine to 50mm Hg to mm Hg. Ask your provider about what suction pressure is best for your child.
Suction pressure may vary depending on your child's age. Pour sterile water into a cup. Parents and all hospital caregivers can use a bulb syringe. We will teach you to use a bulb syringe before you go home.
A nurse, doctor or respiratory therapist will suction the back of the nose and throat to reach mucus that is too far back in the throat to be removed with the bulb syringe or a plastic tipped suction catheter. A stuffy nose can make it difficult for your child to breathe. Suctioning is necessary when an illness causes the body to make too much mucus. Some examples of illnesses that cause the body to make excess mucus are:. Suctioning is also necessary when cough reflexes are not strong enough to get rid of mucus, saliva or vomit.
Mucus can be thick. A salt water solution can be used to help thin the mucus and make it easier to remove. A salt water solution saline can be bought in the drug store or you can make your own at home using the steps below.
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