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Indications And Contraindications from insertion of oropharyngeal airway?
Indications include airway maintenance, airway suctioning, and preventing biting of an endotracheal tube. These are almost always used in unconscious patients. Contraindications include a conscious patient, a foreign object blocking the airway, and a present gag reflex.
What personal protective equipment should be worn when suctioning patient?
Usually the standard sterile gloves, mask and goggles can suffice to protect you when suctioning.
Ideally in what position is a patient placed before performing oropharyngeal suctioning?
Semisitting
What are the indications of prone position?
to help patient
What is most important in a suctioning procedure?
In Suctioning procedure it is important to keep the oxygen of the patient and also the sterility of the whole procedure. Oxygen is needed so that the patient does not become hypoxic. Making the whole procedure sterile will ensure that you lessen the risk of development of infection.
What is indication and contraindication of oral suctioning?
indication for suctioning
Which is the most significant complication of prolonged suctioning of trauma patients?
Bradycardia is wrong. In a trauma patient hypoxia is the the MOST significant complication!
What is major electrolyte lost through nasogastric suctioning?
How high do you put suctioning for nasogastric.
Which action is essential to prevent hypoxemia during suctioning?
Administer 100% oxygen to reduce the effects of airway obstruction during suctioning
What are the indications of vital signs?
Vital signs are always indicated. In every patient, trauma or medical, stable or unstable. Always, ALWAYS, check vitals.
How long does it take to do the Venus Doppler test?
A venous Doppler can take anywhere from 15mins to 1 hour depending on the patient, the indications and the results of the test.
What Pressure used to perform tracheal suctioning on adult?
Yes
