Oral Suction Training

This half day suctioning (oral) course is suitable for nurses and care staff.

Introduction

This oral suction training is aimed at anyone working in a care or nursing environment where suction is required. Delegates will learn the theoretical and practical skills required to safely carry our oral suctioning on a patient. The course can be expanded to cover nasopharyngeal suctioning if required, please ensure you mention this during your enquiry.

This course is often combined with our Oxygen Therapy training to make a full study day.

Course Contents

What Is Oral Suctioning?
Usage of Oral Suctioning
Indications for Oral Suction
When to Suction and when not to suction
Yankauer Sucker – Types and Design
Potential Hazards and Complications
Monitoring During Suction
Gag Reflex – Stimulus Zones
Patient Assessment
Preparation for Oral Suction
Required Equipment
Consent and Communication
Suction Technique
Suction Pressure Guidance
Setting the Suction Pressure – Key Points
Suction Procedure
Safety Notes During Suction
Types of Secretions – What to Observe
Changes in Secretions and Infection Risk
Obtaining a Sputum Specimen
Troubleshooting
Machine and Consumables Cleaning and Maintenance
Disposable Container Liners
Disposal of Consumables

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in a certificate.

Oral Suction Training

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Oral Suction Training

Introduction

Course Contents

Course Outcomes

Oral Suction Training

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