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Oral suction can be performed with either a 'soft catheter' or a 'yankeur': Soft Catheter: o Open the appropriate size sterile catheter and connect to the end of the suction tubing. o Apply a pair of clean gloves o Using a clean technique and double glove, remove the catheter from the cover, Suction pressure at -80-100 cmH 2 O. Suction pressure may be lower for a small or unstable infant, or higher to remove thick or tenacious secretions. Maximum pressure should not be higher than -200 cmH 2 O. The likelihood of needing a higher pressure increases with smaller sized closed suction catheters To set the suction pressure: Turn on the suction at the unit/ machine. Ensure the patient tubing is attached to the suction unit/ machine. Kink the suction tubing. Observe the dial on the suction unit; adjust the pressure using the pressure regulator knob to the desired level: Adult 12-20 . kPa. or 100-150 mm Hg . Draft February 2019 suction catheter has been advanced to the correct position (e.g. 4+5 = 9 cm = 2 orange marks (see photo above) 150-200 12-15 Adolescents 200-250 15-18 Using In-line Suction for Secretion Clearance FollowSORT secretion clearance guideline Differences for in-line suction: oAdvance suction catheter down ETT, allowing plastic sleeve to slide We've taken this decision after reviewing the wide range of services we currently provide, so we can focus on delivering the priorities outlined in our 5-year strategy. If you've any queries, please contact nice@nice.org.uk. On this page Other services you can still use Help and support Other services you can still use NHS OpenAthens Oropharyngeal & Oral Yankauer Suction Standard Operating Procedure. Posted on October 29, 2020 October 29, 2020. Oropharyngeal Oral Yankauer Standard Operating Procedure . Posted in CREADO, policy, respiratory and tagged airway, Respiratory, Suction. Last updated: October 29, 2020. Basic Care (Adults) Suctioning Suctioning (National Tracheostomy Safety Project) Watch on Patients with tracheostomies or laryngectomies often can't cough as well as they need to, requiring suctioning to help keep their airways clear. The type and frequency of suction will vary between patient and will also depend on their current status. Why this is important:- Suction is a commonly used therapy in bronchiolitis. Infants are obligate nasal breathers, so removal of secretions is thought to relieve respiratory distress. However, suction is distressing to infants and parents. Methods vary and there is no evidence on which approach, if any, is most effective. Guidelines for Care and Training Patients Going Home with a Tracheostomy .. A5:1. Tracheostomy Care St George's Healthcare NHS Trust 5 Introduction The history of the tracheostomy can be traced back to ancient times, but became accepted of suctioning and of decannulation5-7. These studies support the need for patients to have 91% use NS to irrigate prior to suctioning. 12.3% follow current guideline of an ID:ED ratio of 1:2 or less. Because the ETTs used in neonates are considerably smaller than those used in adults, it is understandable why the current guidelines are difficult to follow. Shorten et al.1 (1991) 25 newborns requiring The aim of this policy is to guide clinical members of staff in all aspects of airway suction, from the decision making process through to practical application. 2. Purpose This policy identifies all patient groups and types of suction a healthcare professional may be call