What is nasopharyngeal and Nasotracheal suctioning?
Nasopharyngeal and nasotracheal suctioning are safe, effective alternatives to oral suctioning, especially for patients with oral obstructions such as loose dentures or patients who are unable to cooperate with oral suctioning. Though the procedures are similar, nasotracheal suctioning requires deeper penetration.
What do you mean by oropharyngeal suctioning?
Oropharyngeal suctioning is a procedure used to remove secretions from the oral cavity and pharynx. Secretions can block the trachea and obstruct the normal airflow, which can lead to an insufficient oxygen supply.
What are the three suctioning techniques?
As an emergency responder, you know that no two patients are exactly alike….Thereafter, these three techniques are most effective when suctioning your patients.
- CAREFUL AND CAUTIOUS.
- EFFECTIVE AND AGGRESSIVE.
- TRADITIONAL MAINTENANCE SUCTION.
When is nasopharyngeal suction used?
Nasopharyngeal suction is indicated when there is evidence of retained secretions but the child is not able to clear the secretions independently and secretions are too low down in the airway for oral suction. This must be obtained prior to this procedure being carried out.
Is Nasotracheal suctioning a sterile procedure?
The inside of the container is considered to be sterile, and your hands are contaminated. The water is used to clear the catheter of secretions….Nasotracheal Suctioning.
| Age | Catheter Size |
|---|---|
| 11 years to adult | 12-16 French |
When is nasopharyngeal suctioning done?
Can an LPN do nasopharyngeal suctioning?
where the child’s airway is being compromised and less invasive interventions have not been effective in clearing the airway. LPNs may not provide NP suctioning without an order.
When is nasopharyngeal used?
Nasopharyngeal airways can be used in some settings where oropharyngeal airways cannot, eg, oral trauma or trismus (restriction of mouth opening including spasm of muscles of mastication). Nasopharyngeal airways may also help facilitate bag-valve-mask ventilation.
What is nasopharyngeal suction?
Nasopharyngeal (through the nose) and oropharyngeal (through the mouth) suctioning are done to clear secretions (mucus) from the throat if a child is unable to cough them up or swallow them. A hard-plastic tip with a handle called a Yankauer is usually used to suction secretions in the mouth.
What are the complications of nasopharyngeal and nasotracheal suctioning?
The complications of nasopharyngeal and nasotracheal suctioning are similar, and include airway trauma, hypoxia, pneumothorax, and infection. Both require diligent monitoring of vital signs and pre-suctioning oxygenation.
When should you only perform nasotracheal suctioning?
Only perform nasotracheal suctioning when less invasive methods including nasopharyngeal suctioning have failed and the patient shows clear indications for suctioning. The complications of nasopharyngeal and nasotracheal suctioning are similar, and include airway trauma, hypoxia, pneumothorax, and infection.
What is the difference between oropharynx and nasopharynx?
The oropharynx extends behind the mouth from the soft palate above the level of the hyoid bone and contains the tensil. The nasopharynx is located behind the nose and extends to the level of soft palate This suctioning is used when the patient is able to cough effectively but is unable to clears secretions by expectorating or swallowing