When an oropharyngeal suction device becomes obstructed while suctioning vomitus from a patient's mouth, you should remove it for a while.
By eliminating unwanted objects (such as vomit or gastric discharges) and mucus secretions from the mouth and throat, oropharyngeal suction aims to preserve a patent airway and increase oxygenation (oropharynx). In order to remove pharyngeal secretions through the mouth, an oral suction catheter, also referred to as a yankauer, is used.
Considering how big it is, a yankauer is never put into a tracheostomy. The use of a soft suction catheter also allows the removal of oral secretions. If a patient is unable to remove secretions from the mouth on their own, oral suctioning can be helpful.
Patients with CVAs, drooling, weakened cough reflex due to age or condition, or swallowing difficulties can benefit the most from this treatment.
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