Tracheostomy suctioning is a procedure that clears mucus from your trach tube when coughing doesn’t work. A tracheostomy tube fits through and keeps the surgically made hole (stoma) in your windpipe (trachea) open.

Tracheostomy suctioning uses a sterile catheter that is inserted through a tracheostomy tube into a patient’s trachea. A tracheostomy tube is a tube that is inserted through a surgical opening in the neck to the trachea to create an artificial airway.

2019年5月30日 · Tracheal suctioning is performed to remove secretions from the tracheostomy tube and airway in order to maintain a patent airway and avoid tracheostomy tube blockages. The amount of secretions varies by patient as does the amount of suctioning needs.

4 天之前 · Tracheostomy suctioning is a sterile and delicate procedure. It is important to understand associated risks to prevent transfer of bacteria, harm delicate mucous membranes, or risk compromising oxygen levels in the patient.

Measuring suction depth (or pre-measured suctioning) beforehand allows the entire length of the tracheostomy tube to be cleared of mucus. The goal is to suction the tube, not the airway. A cough is the best suction, so whenever possible allow your child to naturally remove mucus from his or her windpipes.

A nurse knows when a patient needs tracheostomy suctioning when the patient is coughing, having difficulty breathing, gurgling, breathing quickly, or making bubbly sounds. The suctioning process should be done before the patients sleeps or eats for the best results.

2023年10月20日 · Tracheostomy suctioning is a procedure that helps clear mucus secretions in people with a tracheostomy tube. Some individuals may require frequent suctioning, for example,...

2011年7月11日 · Findings that suggest the need for suctioning include increased work of breathing, changes in respiratory rate, decreased oxygen saturation, copious secretions, wheezing, and the patient’s unsuccessful attempts to clear secretions.

How do I suction my tracheostomy tube? Suctioning removes secretions that you cannot cough out or clear from your airway. It keeps your airway open and helps you breathe better. Turn on the suction machine with the pressure set on the low-to -medium setting. Connect the suction catheter to the tubing on the suction machine.

Regular suctioning of a tracheostomy is often needed to keep the tube and opening free from extra mucus and drainage (secretions) that come from the lungs and tissue around the stoma. Sometimes these secretions can be cleared by coughing, but sometimes they can cause the tube to become plugged.