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10. Estimate the depth to insert the suction
catheter:
a. Oropharyngeal suctioning: Measure the distance
between the edge of the patient’s mouth and the tip of
the patient’s ear lobe.

b. Nasopharyngeal suctioning: Measure the distance
between the tip of the patient’s nose and the tip of the
patient’s ear lobe.
11. Using the non-dominant hand, remove the oxygen delivery
device, if present. Allow patient to take several slow deep
breaths. If the oxygen saturation is < 95%, or if patient is in any
distress, administer oxygen before, during, and after
suctioning.
12. a. Oropharyngeal suctioning

- Lubricate the catheter tip with normal saline.

Using the dominant hand, gently but quickly insert the suction
- catheter along the side of the patient’s mouth into the
oropharynx.

Advance the suction catheter quickly to the premeasured
- distance (usually 7 to 10 cm in the adult), being careful not to
force the catheter.
13. b. Nasopharyngeal suctioning
- Lubricate the catheter tip with the water-soluble
lubricant.

- Using the dominant hand, gently but quickly insert the
-
suction catheter into the nares.

- Advance the suction catheter quickly to the premeasured
distance (13 to 15 cm in the adult), being careful not to force
the catheter.

- If resistance is met, try using the other nares.

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