Precautions for suctioning sputum

With the continuous improvement of modernization, people's living standards are also constantly improving, people's quality of life is also constantly improving, and people's lifestyles are also constantly changing. It is precisely because of this situation that people do more things, but some things are also better, and this kind of precautions for suctioning sputum is one of them.

As for the precautions for suctioning sputum, there are actually many different practices in society, so people don't need to worry too much about this matter. The following is some information about the precautions for suctioning sputum.

(I) Purpose: Clear the patient's respiratory secretions and keep the airway open

(II) Implementation points:

1. Assess the patient: (1) Understand the patient's state of consciousness, vital signs, and oxygen flow rate; (2) The amount, viscosity, and location of the patient's respiratory secretions; (3) Explain to the awake patient and obtain the patient's cooperation

2. Key points of operation: (1) Be prepared and bring items to the patient's side to check the patient and help the patient to take a suitable position. (2) Connect the catheter, turn on the power, turn on the switch, check the performance of the suction device, and adjust the negative pressure to a suitable level. (3) Check the patient's mouth and remove the removable denture. (4) Connect the suction tube and rinse the suction tube smoothly. (5) When the intubation depth is appropriate, gently rotate the suction tube left and right to lift and suck the sputum. (6) Suction the sputum through the mouth and tell the patient to open his mouth. For comatose patients, use a tongue depressor or oropharyngeal airway to help them open their mouths. The suction method is the same as that for awake patients. After suctioning, remove the tongue depressor or oropharyngeal airway. (7) Clean the patient's mouth and nose and help the patient restore a comfortable position.

3. Instruct the patient: (1) The patient should be awake. Reassure the patient and instruct him to cough voluntarily. (2) Instruct the patient to drink water to help with phlegm excretion.

(III) Notes:

1. Follow the aseptic operation principle and intubate gently and quickly

2. High-flow oxygen should be given before suctioning. The suction time should be more than 15 seconds. If there is a lot of sputum, it should be suctioned again after 3-5 minutes. The patient can tolerate it before suctioning. The suction tube can only be used once.

3. If the patient has thick sputum, turn over, tap the back, and inhale the nebulizer; if the patient has symptoms such as hypoxia, cyanosis, and decreased heart rate, stop suctioning sputum immediately and rest before suctioning again.

4. Observe the patient's sputum characteristics, color, and volume

Precautions for suctioning

1. Closely observe the patient's condition. Observe whether the patient's respiratory tract is unobstructed, changes in complexion, and vital signs. If the patient is found to have smooth sputum discharge or sputum sound in the larynx, suction the sputum promptly.

2. For patients in coma, use a tongue depressor or mouth opener to open the mouth before suctioning. For patients with endotracheal intubation or tracheotomy, suctioning through the endotracheal tube or cannula should be performed strictly aseptically. If suctioning through the mouth is difficult, insert suction into the nasal cavity.

3. The thickness of the suction tube should be appropriate, especially for children.

4. Negative pressure should be adjusted appropriately during suctioning. Negative pressure should be turned on during intubation and the action should be gentle to avoid damaging the respiratory mucosa.

5. Increase oxygen inhalation before suctioning and each suctioning time should be less than 15 seconds to avoid hypoxia caused by suctioning

6. Strictly implement aseptic operation. Suction items should be replaced 1-2 times a day. Suction catheters should be replaced every time and oral care should be done.

7. If the patient's sputum is thick, help the patient change his position and cooperate with percussion, atomization inhalation and other methods to vibrate and dilute the sputum so that it is easier to suck out.

8. The aspirated liquid in the storage bottle should be poured out in time and should generally exceed 2/3 of the bottle to avoid sputum inhalation and damage to the machine.

Through the above understanding and introduction, I believe everyone can have a certain understanding of the precautions of this kind of suction. At the same time, I hope that everyone can be helped by the above knowledge. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can do more exercises suitable for themselves in their daily lives. At the same time, I hope that everyone can develop a habit of going to bed early and getting up early in daily life.