What is nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suctioning?
Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suctioning is performed to remove mucus or saliva from the back of the throat when a child cannot cough or swallow. Make sure you know how to use the suction machine and equipment before you begin suctioning on your child.
What is the purpose of nasopharyngeal suctioning?
Purpose: Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning are used to clear secretions from the airway which inhibit normal respiratory functions.
What tool is used for oropharyngeal suctioning?
Yankauer suction tip
For oropharyngeal suctioning, a device called a Yankauer suction tip is typically used for suctioning mouth secretions. A Yankauer device is rigid and has several holes for suctioning secretions that are commonly thick and difficult for the patient to clear.
Which client assessment should the nurse perform during nasopharyngeal suctioning?
Assess patient to confirm need for suctioning (assess lung sounds, oxygen sats, RR, rhythm & depth, nasal flaring, increased work of breathing, retractions, grunting).
How do you perform nasopharyngeal suctioning?
- Adjust wall suction. Place the client in semi-Fowler’s or high-Fowler’s position, if tolerated, to promote lung expansion and effective coughing.
- Connect the catheter to the tubing.
- Dip the catheter into sterile saline.
- Insert catheter into nares.
- Suction the nasopharynx.
- Rinse catheter.
What device is used for nasopharyngeal suctioning?
Y-suction catheter A soft flexible catheter typically used for suctioning endotracheal tubes. Additionally suitable for the suctioning of the patient’s nares, nasopharynx, oropharynx, stoma, tracheostomy and airway adjuncts.
How do you do oropharyngeal suctioning?
Fill the cup or washbasin with water or normal saline. Insert the catheter and run it along the gum line to the pharynx where the secretions are suctioned out. Rinse the catheter by placing it in the cup or wash basin because this prevents the catheter and connecting tubing from becoming clogged with secretions.
How is nasopharyngeal suctioning measured?
To measure a nasopharyngeal catheter, measure from the tip of the nose to the base of the earlobe only. The suction catheter should be approximately 16 centimeters in adults, 8-12 centimeters in older children, and 4-8 centimeters in infants and young children.
What should the nurse do when performing nasopharyngeal suctioning?
What is oropharyngeal suctioning?
Oropharyngeal suctioning is a procedure used to remove secretions from the oral cavity and pharynx. Secretions can block the trachea and obstruct the normal airflow, which can lead to an insufficient oxygen supply.
Is oropharyngeal suction sterile?
Because the suctioning occurs deeper into the respiratory tract, there is increased risk of respiratory infection. As such the procedure must be sterile and thus observe principles of asepsis.
What is the oropharyngeal?
(OR-oh-FAYR-inx) The part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity. It includes the back third of the tongue, the soft palate, the side and back walls of the throat, and the tonsils.
Where is nasopharyngeal?
Parts of the throat (pharynx) It contains three sections: the nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx, which is also called the hypopharynx. Nasopharyngeal (nay-zoh-fuh-RIN-jee-ul) carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat.
What is the primary function of the oropharynx and nasopharynx?
Nasopharynx: The top part of the throat connects to the nasal cavities (nose) and lets air pass through. Oropharynx: The middle part of the throat connects to the oral cavity (mouth). It allows air, food and fluid to pass through.
What do nasopharyngeal mean?
Definition of nasopharyngeal : of, relating to, or affecting the nose and pharynx or the nasopharynx.
What is the function of the oropharynx?
Oropharynx: The middle part of the throat connects to the oral cavity (mouth). It allows air, food and fluid to pass through.
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