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Principles of suctioning in infants, children and young people

Earlroy Edwards1

  • 1Society & Health Faculty, Buckinghamshire New University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England.

Nursing Children and Young People
|June 19, 2018
PubMed

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Airway suctioning is crucial for children with respiratory issues, but nurses often neglect safe practices. Minimizing risks requires careful assessment and observation to ensure suctioning is only done when necessary.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Respiratory Care
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Airway suctioning is a common nursing intervention for pediatric patients with respiratory conditions.
  • Established principles for safe suctioning exist but are not consistently followed in practice.
  • Overlooking adverse effects of suctioning can negatively impact patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of adhering to safe suctioning principles in pediatric nursing.
  • To emphasize the potential adverse effects of airway suctioning.
  • To advocate for careful risk assessment and patient observation during suctioning procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current nursing practices regarding airway suctioning in children.
  • Analysis of potential risks and adverse events associated with suctioning.
  • Emphasis on the need for vigilant patient monitoring and assessment.

Main Results:

  • Adherence to safe suctioning principles is suboptimal.
  • Adverse effects of suctioning are frequently underestimated.
  • Inconsistent application of risk assessment and patient observation is noted.

Conclusions:

  • Strict adherence to safe suctioning protocols is essential for pediatric respiratory care.
  • Minimizing risks necessitates thorough risk assessment and continuous patient observation.
  • Ensuring suctioning is performed only when indicated is critical for patient well-being.

Keywords:
adolescentsbabieschild healthinfantsrespiratorytracheostomytracheostomy tube

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