Name: ___________________________
Columbus State Community College
Nursing Department
Critical Item ChecklistTRACHEAL SUCTIONING
_____1. Wash hands and obtain equipment.. _____2. Assess need for suctioning. _____3. Explain procedure to client. _____4. Place client in proper position. _____5. * Open sterile suction kit maintaining sterility of catheter and gloves. _____6. *Attach suction catheter to suction tubing. Dominant hand must remain sterile. _____7. Pre-oxygenate client, if indicated. _____8. * Insert catheter into trachea and advance 4-6 inches (until resistance is met) – do not apply suction. _____9. * Withdraw catheter by rotating and applying suction. Do not suction more than 10 - 15 seconds. _____10. Flush catheter with saline. _____11. Oxygenate client and allow a rest period before repeating procedure. _____12. Suction oral cavity. _____13. Remove catheter inside glove and dispose of property. _____14. Assess effectiveness of suctioning. Reapply oxygen source. _____15. Provide oral care. Wash hands. _____16. Chart procedure.
S __________ U __________ Faculty Signature ________________________ Referral ________________________________
