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NO. PROCEDURE REMARKS
Place a finger (thumb) over the suction control port of the
suction catheter and start suctioning the patient.
14. Apply suction while withdrawing the catheter in a
continuous rotating motion.
15. Limit suctioning to 5 to 10 seconds.
After the catheter is withdrawn, clear it by placing the tip of
16. the catheter into the container of sterile saline and applying
suction.
Lubricate the catheter and repeat suctioning as needed,
allowing at least 20- second intervals between suctioning.
17.
For nasopharyngeal suctioning, alternate nares each time
suction is repeated
Coil the suction catheter in the dominant hand.
Pull the sterile glove off over the coiled catheter.
18.
(Alternatively, wrap the catheter around the dominant gloved
hand and hold the catheter while removing the glove over it.)
19. Discard catheter and gloves.
20. Wash hand.
21. Document and report.
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