Closed Suction Catheter

Description

Set Up:

• Attach the three-way connectors to the Endotracheal tubing and the other one to    vacuum tubing.
• Attach the date sticker to suction control valve.
• Take off the lateral cap of the three-way adaptor and attach it to the ventilator tube.
• The cap of the irrigation port must be closed.

Suction Procedure:

• Grip three-way adaptor with one hand. Insert catheter down into Endotracheal tube with    thumb and forefinger of another hand, and 10 seconds is preferred for each suction    operation.
• After the catheter is inserted to the desired depth, depress the control valve    simultaneously to apply suction.
• Inject some diluted water/0.9% saline solution through irrigation port to release the    convulsion of the patient.
• After suction, withdraw the catheter gently until the protective sleeve is straight.
• Depress the control valve to flush the catheter by saline solution/distilled water for the next use.