Suctioning is ‘the mechanical aspiration of pulmonary secretions from a patient with an artificial airway in place’. The procedure involves patient preparation, the suctioning event(s) and follow-up care. … Nasotracheal suction may be undertaken directly via the nostril without an airway adjunct.

What are the 2 types of suctioning?

• Nasal suction (suctioning in the nose)
• Oral suction (suctioning the mouth)
• Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suction (suctioning the throat)
• Deep suctioning.

What is suction catheter?

Suction Catheters are suitable for. removal of secretion from mouth, trachea. and bronchial tubes. Manufactured from non-toxic non-irritant.