Proper Suctioning Procedures During Respiratory Care

This module provides knowledge on how to perform various types of suctioning procedures.

Suctioning is a routine procedure that is performed for the purpose of clearing a patient's airway, ensuring they maintain adequate airflow to breathe properly. In this module, the importance of proper suctioning procedures is covered, including maintenance of the tube, tube placement and replacement, evaluation of the patient for device type, and analysis of patient vitals for device functionality. This module provides detailed steps on how to perform various types of suctioning procedures. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator will test your ability to perform a suctioning procedure. Practice the steps of the procedure as often as you want until you are confident.

You'll learn

pre-procedure considerations for nasotracheal suctioning
indications for a nasogastric tube
how to perform endotracheal suctioning and placement procedures
how to perform feeding tube suctioning
the steps to perform suctioning of the nasotracheal tube
much more (see Content Details for more specific information)

Introduction

Step 1 - Module introduction and expectations

Step 2 - Preparation

Step 2.1 - Equipment preparation

Step 2.1.1 - Nasogastric suctioning procedure equipment

Step 2.1.2 - Endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning procedure equipment

Step 2.1.3 - Endotracheal tube and tracheal tube change and cleaning equipment

Step 2.2 - Patient preparation

Step 2.3 - Medical professional preparation

Step 3 - Perform suctioning procedures

Step 3.1 - Perform nasotracheal suctioning procedure

Step 3.2 - Perform tracheal suctioning procedure

Step 3.2.1 - Tracheal suctioning with a catheter

Step 3.2.2 - Tracheal suctioning with a closed suction device

Step 3.3 - Perform endotracheal tube suctioning

Step 3.4 - Perform nasogastric and orogastric tube suctioning

Step 4 - Monitor the patient

Step 5 - Complete the procedure

Describe the pre-procedure considerations for nasotracheal suctioning.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform nasotracheal suctioning.
Describe the pre-procedure considerations for tracheal suctioning.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform tracheal suctioning and placement procedures.
Describe the pre-procedure considerations for endotracheal suctioning.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform endotracheal suctioning and placement procedures.
Describe the pre-procedure considerations for feeding tube suctioning.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform feeding tube suctioning.
Understand and apply Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
Describe and demonstrate the correct post-procedure considerations.
Define and demonstrate correct recording and reporting procedures.
Define and use related medical terminology.
Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA), Patient Safety Act, and Patients' Bill of Rights.

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
a step by step video demonstration by an expert
a quiz
a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long