EXS 295 Suctioning

Question 0

Manuel suctioning

Answer 0

• operated by hand
• lightweight, compact, relatively inexpensive
• do not require an energy source

Question 1

Suctioning

Answer 1

• process of removing foreign matter, such as mucus, fluids, or blood, from a victims upper airway
• can be done using a manual or mechanical device

Question 2

Mechanical suctioning

Answer 2

• electrically powered

- produce a vacuum

Question 3

Suction times

Answer 3

Adult: 15 seconds
Child: 10
Infant: 5

Question 4

How to suction

Answer 4

• position victim
• remove debris from mouth
• measure section tip (measure from corner of mouth to earlobe)
• check to make sure it’s working
• suction in a sweeping or figure 8 motion
• suction as you pull out

Question 5

Airway adjuncts

Answer 5

-tongue is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious person
-to keep air passage from being block, follow protocols and use oropharyngeal (oral) airways (OPAs)
Or
Nasopharyngeal (nasal) airways (NPAs)

Question 6

OPAs

Answer 6

Oralpharyngeal airways
Only if no gag reflex
Unconscious

Question 7

Nasopharyngeal airway

Answer 7

Measure Nostril to earlobe or corner of the mouth to earlobe
Diameter that corresponds with thr pinky finger
Wet it, lubricate it
Insert into left nostril
Can use if conscious, and gag reflex
If base if skull fracture, don’t use