ET Tube Care, Tracheostomy Care
ET Tube Care, Tracheostomy Care
ET Tube Care, Tracheostomy Care
6 . Le n g th o f ca th e te r:
- measure from the tip of the
clie n t's n o se to th e e a rlo b e o r a b o u t
1 3 cm ( 5 in ) in a d u lt
7. Lubricate catheter, to
reduce friction
Oropharyngeal tip- sterile water or NSS
8. Apply suction during
withdrawal of the suction
catheter (never during
insertion) to prevent
trauma to the mucous
membrane.
9. Apply suction for 5-10
seconds (maximum 15
seconds). Over
suctioning causes
hypoxia.
10. Hyperventilate client
with 100% oxygen before
and after suctioning to
prevent hypoxia,
11. Allow 20-30 second
interval between each
suction to bring up mucous
secretions into the upper
airways, and prevent
hypoxia.
12. Provide oral hygiene.
13. Dispose contaminated
equipments/articles safely.
To prevent contamination to
the environment
Use one sterile suction catheter for each
episode of suctioning
14. Assess effectiveness
of suctioning
Auscultate chest for clear breath sounds
15. Document relevant
data.