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It specifies hand hygiene, patient identification, need assessment, informed explanation and consent, optional saline use for thick secretions, and privacy measures. During suctioning, it defines catheter preparation, suction pressure, time limits, rest and oxygen re-application, reassessment and repetition, and continuous rinsing until visible secretions are cleared. 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Perform hand hygiene |\n|  | 2. Confirm the patient’s identity |\n|  | 3. Assess patient’s need for suctioning |\n|  | 4. Explain procedure to patient or caregiver in his/her preferred language, why they require it and the risks and benefits of the procedure. Allow the patient/caregiver to ask questions and obtain verbal consent |\n|  | 5. If during the respiratory assessment secretions deemed dry and thick, consider administering 0.9% sodium chloride nebulizer or nasal saline drops before suctioning |\n|  | 6. Provide privacy |\n| | 7. Perform hand hygiene |\n|  | 8. Clean/disinfect tray/trolley and suction pump and allow to dry |\n|  | 9. Gather equipment on dry tray/trolley:\u003Cbr>a. Suction catheter\u003Cbr>b. Suction tubing\u003Cbr>c. Connectors\u003Cbr>d. Suction pump\u003Cbr>e. For nasopharyngeal suctioning\u003Cbr>a. 0.9% sodium chloride\u003Cbr>b. 19G needle\u003Cbr>c. 2 ml syringe\u003Cbr>f. Bottle of potable water\u003Cbr>g. Cup for water\u003Cbr>h. Aspiration bulb (for neonates only)\u003Cbr>i. Non-sterile gloves\u003Cbr>j. Oral sucrose solution (for infants \u003C6 months)\u003Cbr>k. Personal Protective equipment\u003Cbr>a. Apron\u003Cbr>b. Protective glasses\u003Cbr>c. Mask\u003Cbr>l. Detergent/disinfectant for surfaces\u003Cbr>m. Alcohol-based hand rub\u003Cbr>n. Waste bin (s) |\n|  | Action |\n|  | 10. Fill cup with potable water and set on clean tray |\n|  | 11. If performing nasopharyngeal suctioning, prepare 2ml of 0.9% sodium chloride and place on clean tray |\n| | 12. Perform hand hygiene |\n\n\n|  | 13. Assist patient into position |\n| --- | --- |\n| | 14. If performing nasopharyngeal suctioning in a patient 0-6 months, consider non-pharmacological methods to reduce pain |\n| | 15. Perform hand hygiene, put on non-sterile gloves and other PPE according to risk of exposure |\n|  | 16. Open the end of the chosen suction catheter pack and attach to the suction tubing |\n|  | 17. Ensure the suction pressure is set to the approximate level |\n| | 18. With assistance, immobilize the head of a paediatric or neonatal patient |\n|  | 19. If using a suction catheter, remove the catheter from its sleeve and measure the distance length of tube to be inserted |\n|  | 20. If performing nasopharyngeal suctioning, insert few drops of 0.9% sodium chloride into the nostril |\n|  | 21. Gently introduce the catheter into a nostril or the mouth of the patient with the suction pressure turned off |\n|  | 22.\u003Cbr>a. Activate suction by covering vent/unbending suction tubing (when present) and slowly\u003Cbr>b. Continuously withdraw tubing OR, if using a yankauer, continuously move the catheter tip |\n|  | 23. Do not suction for more than 10 seconds (5 seconds in neonates) |\n|  | 24. Allow patient to rest for 30 seconds, re-apply oxygen if needed |\n|  | 25. While patient resting, insert the tip of the suction catheter into the potable water |\n|  | 26. Reassess patient and repeat steps 21-28 until airway clear |\n|  | Action |\n|  | 27. With the suction activated, insert the tip of the suction catheter/yankauer into potable water. Continue until all material is rinsed clear of visible secretions |\n|  | 28. Ensure waste is disposed of according to local procedure, including emptying the reservoir/canister appropriately |\n|  | 29. Clean/disinfect the reservoir/canister and suction pump |\n|  | 30. Remove non-sterile gloves and other PPE, discard single-use items |\n|  | 31. Clean/disinfect tray/trolley |\n| | 32. Perform hand hygiene |\n|  | 33. Document procedure date, time and pre-/post-assessment results obtained in the patient’s file |\n|  | 34. 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