Nursing Question: Trach Suction

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D) 120 mmHg

 

  • Tracheal suctioning can potentially cause damage

  • Pressure for tracheal suctioning should be between 80-120 mmHg and no more.

  • Pressure that exceeds 120 mmHg increases the risk for damage

  • Damage can also be “minimized by using the appropriate sized suction catheter, appropriate suction pressures and only suctioning within the tracheostomy tube.” -(2)

 

References:
1. Picture: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NIH)

2. https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Tracheostomy_Management_Guidelines/

 

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