foreign welcome to Yellow Pages nursing in today's video we will be discussing about oropharyngeal suctioning before entering into the session if you have not subscribed our Channel Please Subscribe our Channel and do not forget to hit the Bell icon to receive instant notifications let's get into the topic the main learning objectives in this video will be what is oropharyngeal suction what are the indications of oropharyngeal suction what are the equipments needed for oropharyngeal suction how to perform oropharyngeal suction procedure and what are the nursing considerations what are the complications of oropharyngeal suction let's get into the topic now what do we mean by oropharyngeal suctioning oropharyngeal suction is a medical procedure used to remove secretions mucus or fluids from the mouth and throat of a patient the main purpose of oral suctioning is to maintain a patent area and improve oxygenation by removing mucous secretions and foreign materials let's discuss the indications of oropharyngeal suction process visible secretions like mucus phlegm saliva that obstruct the airflow next difficulty in coughing up secretions and swallowing unconscious and stroke patients in case of a patient who has a stroke there will be drooling an impact swallowing and hence oropharyngeal suctioning is indicated during intubation in order to clear oral secretions so that intubation will be easy in case of ventilator creation oral suction is helpful in preventing micro aspiration in case of vomitus in the mouth after oral hygiene oral suction should be done for ventilator and unconscious patients in case of oral surgeries after certain surgeries particularly those involving the mouth throat or Airway patients may experience increased secretions or difficulty swallowing oral suctioning can help clear the airway and improve breathing in case of trauma or foreign body obstruction oropharyngeal suctioning is indicated where it will be useful to remove blood debris or foreign objects obstructing the airway fence needed for oropharyngeal suction first comes personal protective equipments that is gun mask goggles or face shield depending on the patient's condition and the risk of exposure to bodily fluids next is oral Airway if needed next is younger suction devices or suction catheter next is connecting tubing next is suction machine or wall mounted suction device next is disposable paper drape and next is disposable cup with normal saline before discussing the procedure of oropharyngeal suction we need to know about the following suction catheters younger suction catheter and the regular section catheter both suction catheters can be used for oropharyngeal suctioning let's discuss the difference between anchor suction catheter and the regular suction catheter here is the picture of younger suction catheter and the regular suction catheter the main difference is younger suction catheter has a specific design which makes it possible to suction the larger particles which is not possible by regular suction catheter we can understand this more clearly by learning the parts of younger suction catheter let's discuss the parts one by one first comes handle the handle is present in the proximal end of the anchor suction catheter that helps the nurse to hold and control the catheter during suctioning it is usually made of rigid plastic next comes tubing the handle is connected to flexible tubing that extends to the suction source and it allows for the passage of suction materials from the catheter to the suction machine or jar next comes the shaft this shaft is a straight rigid tube that extends from the handle it is usually made of clear transparent plastic allowing for easy visualization of suction material the shaft is typically long enough to reach the auto fairings comfortably next comes the tip the tip of the anchor suction catheter is open-ended with multiple side holes some younger catheters have a round tip whereas some has a bulbous tip the bulbous tip of the Yonker reduces the risk of tissue trauma next comes vacuum control port younger catheter may have a Wacom control Port integrated into the handle this port helps to adjust the suction pressure next let's discuss about the parts of a regular suction catheter first comes catheter tube it is a long flexible and a transparent tube next comes the connector the proximal end of the suction catheter is called the connector and this is connected to the wall mounted suction apparatus tubing next is a thumb controlled wire and this helps to regulate the suction pressure next comes the tip the distal end of the suction catheter also known as the catheter tip is designed to facilitate effective suctioning it typically has one or multiple side holes or eyes to allow the removal of secretions or fluids so this is the difference between the younger suction catheter and the regular suction catheter in simple way Ankara suction catheter is a rigid suction catheter and the regular one is a flexible suction catheter let's discuss the procedure for oropharyngeal suctioning identify the patient and explain the procedure to the patient place the patient and semi-folars position wash hands and wear personal protective equipments that is glow mask gown force a line into the bowl or disposable cup connect the one end of the connecting tube to the wall mounter suction apparatus or suction machine connect the other end of the connecting tube to the anchor turn on the suction to the required level the suction pressure should be maintained between 100 to 120 mm HG test the function by covering the hole on the yarn curve with your thumb or index finger over a small amount of saline insert anchor catheter and apply section by covering the vacuum control Port either with thumb or index finger insert catheter along gum line to the pharynx in a circular motion keeping younger moving encourage patient to cuff clear out suction catheter by placing anchor in a bowl of water replace the Articles remove PPE and wash hands monitor the patient's Vital Signs including oxygen saturation document the date and time of the procedure pre and post respiratory status after suctioning next comes nursing consideration if patient is on oxygen support hyperventilate the patient before oropharyngeal suctioning if the patient is on oxygen mask switch to nasal prong and then perform oropharyngeal suctioning suction pressure should not be more than 150 mmhg and always maintain it between 100 to 120 mm-hg in order to prevent bleeding or injury to the oral cavity Mexico's complications of oropharyngeal suctioning first is trauma to the oral tissues next infection if proper infection control measures are not followed bacteria or viral pathogens can be transferred from suction catheter and create invictions next is hypoxia if the duration of the oropharyngeal suction is more than 15 seconds then there are chances for the patient to have hypoxia hence the duration of suction is always maintained between 10 to 15 seconds next is regular response suctioning the oral fairings can stimulate the vehicle response which can cause bradycardia or hypotension this is all about oropharyngeal suctioning if you find this video useful please like it share it and subscribe it and do not forget to hit the Bell icon to receive instant notifications thanks for watching and have a nice day