Mr) KA is a client with tracheostomy in the neurology ward. As part of your routine care, you will perform suctioning because of the presence of secretions. It is important to follow which correct technique?

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Hyperoxygenate the client before and after suctioning. This is to prevent hypoxia. The safe wall suction pressure range for an adult is 80 to 120 mmHg (120 to 150 mmHg with tubing occluded). The nurse should advance the catheter into the tracheostomy without occluding the Y- port to minimize mucosal trauma and aspiration of the client's oxygen. The nurse should use intermittent suction in the airway for up to 10 to 15 seconds.

Mr) KA Is a Client with Tracheostomy in the Neurology