Oral Suctioning Training Resources
Oral Suctioning - Teaching/Training Resources
PowerPoint Presentation and Word Documents (handout and multiple choice end of session assessment).
All editable. Presentation is in sections.
Aim:
To ensure healthcare professionals can safely and effectively perform oral suctioning to maintain airway patency and prevent complications in patients with compromised airway clearance.
Learning objectives:
- Indications, contraindications and potential complications associated with oral suctioning.
- Oral suctioning appropriate techniques and equipment while adhering to infection control protocols.
- Importance of assessment and monitoring the patient's respiratory status before, during and after the procedure, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
Presentation (46 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
SECTION - What is Oral Suctioning?
Suctioning
Health of the Lower Respiratory Tract
Definition of Oral Suctioning
When to Suction and When Not to Suction
Potential Hazards and Complications
Oral Suction
Precautions
Assessment
SECTION - Preparation, The Equipment
Preparation for Oral Suctioning
Equipment Needed
Equipment
SECTION - The Procedure
Suction Machine
Pressure Selection
Privacy and Informed Consent
Prior to the Procedure
Suction Tip Selection
The Procedure
SECTION - Types of Secretions
Types of Secretions
What to Look For
Art Therapy
SECTION - Frequency, Depth and Pressures
Frequency of Suctioning
Depth of Suctioning
Pressures for Oral Suctioning
SECTION - The Procedure - Recap of Key Points
Key Points
References and Further Reading
Word Documents
Oral Suctioning Overview
End of Session Assessment
PDF Version of presentation also included for use as a handout.
All documents on Office format.
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