Tracheostomy suctioning is a critical procedure healthcare professionals perform to maintain a patent airway in patients with a tracheostomy tube. This procedure is necessary when secretions accumulate in the airway, causing respiratory distress. Here is a step-wise procedural guide for performing tracheostomy suctioning using an open system.
Equipment Required
First, gather all necessary equipment: a sterile suction catheter, a sterile disposable container, sterile gloves, a towel or waterproof pad, goggles, a mask, additional PPE as required, clean gloves, and a resuscitation bag connected to 100% oxygen.
Procedural Steps
Step 1: Preparation
Prepare your work area by bringing all necessary equipment to the bedside stand or overbed table to conserve time and energy.
Step 2: Hygiene and Identification
Perform hand hygiene and put on PPE based on transmission precautions to prevent the spread of microorganisms. Identify the patient to ensure the correct individual receives the intervention and prevent errors.
Step 3: Privacy and Assessment
Close curtains around the bed and the room doors to ensure the patient's privacy. Verify the suction order and assess the patient to determine the need for suctioning. Administer pain medication if needed before suctioning.
Step 4: Patient Positioning
Lower the side rail closest to you. If the patient is conscious, place them in a semi-Fowler's; if unconscious, put them in the lateral position facing you. It is advisable to place a towel or waterproof pad on the patient's bed to safeguard both the patient and the bed linens.
Step 5: Setting Up Suction
Turn on the suction to the appropriate pressure, put on a clean glove, and check the suction pressure by occluding the end of the connecting tubing.
Here is a step-by-step pre-procedural guide for tracheostomy suctioning in an open system.
First, gather all necessary equipment: a suction unit, a sterile suction catheter, a sterile disposable container, sterile gloves, a waterproof pad, goggles, a mask, clean gloves, additional PPE as required, and a resuscitation bag connected to 100% oxygen to save time.
Perform hand hygiene to avoid the spread of pathogens.
Identify the patient to avoid errors and ensure privacy by closing the curtains.
Assess for pain and administer analgesics if required.
Explain the procedure to the patient to help alleviate anxiety.
Position the patient appropriately based on their consciousness level.
For conscious patients, the semi-Fowler's position enhances comfort and breathing. For unconscious patients, the lateral position helps prevent airway obstruction and promotes secretion drainage.
Next, a waterproof pad should be placed across the patient's chest to prevent soiling of lines.
Finally, turn on the suction unit and set the appropriate pressure. Test the unit by occluding the end of the connecting tubing.
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