Suction catheter TIC essential consumable material for tracheobronchial suction. Suction is the removal of secretions from the lungs through the trachea using a special tube. The special catheter, which suctions the secretions, is inserted through the mouth, nose, or a tube applied to the trachea or mouth. A prerequisite for performing suction is the patient's inability to expel secretions by coughing. The suction catheter is made of elastic, flexible material that usually does not cause injury to the patient. Its size varies from 8 to 18 Ch. Sizes 8 and 10 Ch are mainly used in children.

The importance of bronchial suction is significant for adequate ventilation of patients and for the prevention of respiratory system infections. Performing them is a necessary therapeutic intervention in daily medical and nursing care. Performing the procedure with a strictly aseptic technique is of utmost importance.

REASONS WHY IT SHOULD BE DONE:

• Cleaning of the airways
• Prevention of infections due to stagnation of secretions
• Improvement of respiratory function
• Activation of the cough reflex through tracheal irritation
• Cultivation of secretions to detect microbes

FOR WHOM:

• Bedridden with labored breathing
• Inability to expel secretions
• Auscultatory sounds - indication of secretion collection
• Feeling of distress in the patient

Characteristics:

• Sterile single-use suction catheter 50 cm long.
• Suitable for suctioning mucus and secretions from the respiratory system.
• Its surface is crystalline for easy penetration.
• The hardness of the catheter is appropriate to prevent kinking.
• High-quality construction from flexible medical-grade PVC.
• Color-coded sizing.