AIMS
To be able to care for people who may require suctioning
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Understand the importance of suctioning
- Be aware of the relevant legislation
- Understand the process of nasopharyngeal suction
- Know when and how suctions through tracheostomies are performed
- Be aware of the common risks and complications in Tracheostomies
- Understand how to manage excess saliva and phlegm that may occur
- Gain knowledge in the importance of humidification, and the treatment of thick mucus
- Know how to maintain and clean cannulas, stomas, and how to dress them
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Suctioning
- Why Do We Use Suctioning?
Oral Suctioning Legislation
- Competence
Managing Secretions
- Managing Excess Saliva
- Saliva Build-up
- Respiratory Secretions
- Endotracheal suctioning
Nasopharyngeal Suction
- The Procedure
- What is Nasopharyngeal Suction?
Helping to Treat Thick Mucus
- Tracheostomy Humidification
- Tips for managing excessive phlegm & mucus
Complications and Risks
- Cardiac Dysrhythmias
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Haemorrhage
- Hypoxia
- Paroxysmal coughing/bronchospasm
- Infection
- Atelectasis
- Medication
Cleaning
- Cleaning Cannulas
- Cleaning Stomas
- Dressings
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