patients with Tracheostomy tubes:

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Suctioning for patients with Tracheostomy tubes:

If on Ventilator (do what?)______ , if not on ventilator_____________ client. Give 2-3 breaths with an____________ connected to 100% O2 or ask client to take deep breaths. Holding catheter near the top advance until______________ (without suction). Pull back 1 cm. Apply suction. Rotate as you withdraw. Never apply suction more than_________ sec. Rinse catheter in sterile saline or sterile water.

 

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