Lab 8 - Airway Management Flashcards
Indications for suctioning
Precautions and contraindications for suctioning
Suctioning should only be performed when
Clinically indicated/when secretions are present
Should we use hyperoxygenation and why or why not
Should we use saline instillation and why or why not
What is an appropriate suction pressure
Should we use closed system or open system suctioning or both and why
How long should a suction pass duration be
What is the equipment needed for suctioning
What is the baseline assessment that should be performed before suctioning
What is the equipment and its preparation for suctioning
What is the suctioning procedure
What should we communicate to the healthcare team after suctioning
What is positive expiratory pressure (PEP)
What are the 3 types of pep