What is a Yankauer Catheter?

A Yankauer is a suction tool used to remove secretions, such as mucus, from a patient's airway. It is typically used when the patient has difficulty breathing due to obstruction and cannot remove secretions or foreign matter by coughing. The Yankauer catheter is inserted into the patient's mouth or nose and connected to a suction machine, which creates a vacuum to remove the obstruction.

The Yankauer suction catheter is also used during oral and dental procedures to remove oropharyngeal secretions to prevent aspiration. Similarly, it is also utilized to clean the operative areas during medical procedures.

Developed in 1907 by Dr. Sidney Yankauer, the Yankauer suction device with a bulb tip has become the most common suction instrument in the world. It has a large opening that allows effective suction without damaging the surrounding tissues. HPFY offers Yankauer catheters in different sizes, shapes, and materials.

Indications for using a Yankauer suction tip

It is recommended to use the suction machine with Yankauer when a person has:

Dysphagia
Aspiration
Difficulty in clearing secretions
Visible secretions in the airway
Frequent productive cough
Unexplained shortness of breath

Precision and caution are needed for Yankauer suction in the case of:

Head and neck surgeries
Facial fractures
Loose teeth or dentures
Clotting disorders
Laryngeal/oral carcinoma
Severe bronchospasm
Stridor
A restless or anxious client
Face and neck muscle spasms

Features of Yankauer catheter

The Yankauer catheter is typically made of sturdy plastic, and it features a curved tip to help direct the suction, a handle for easy gripping, and a valve to control the suction pressure. Yankauer suction helps remove the fluid and debris from the surgical area or body orifice, like the abdomen or the airway.

Features:

Sturdy shatter-resistant construction
A curved design for easy insertion and maneuverability
Transparent design allows for visualization of secretions.
Available in a variety of sizes to accommodate different airway sizes.
Soft, flexible material for patient comfort
Provides a secure connection to the suction source to prevent accidental disconnection.
Single-use, sterile to prevent cross-contamination.
A variety of tip designs for different applications

Safety guidelines for Yankauers suction catheter use

Use a new Yankauer for oral suctioning each time.
Keep suctioning supplies readily available at the bedside for patients requiring regular suctioning.
Use the device only up to appropriate suctioning limits.
Be aware of the risk of applying excessive and inadequate pressure. Higher pressures can cause trauma, hypoxemia, and atelectasis.
Take care of mouth sutures, sensitive tissues, and any tubes in the mouth during the process.
Take precautions not to stimulate the gag reflex.
Perform a pre- and post-respiratory assessment.
Notify health professionals immediately if any abnormal incident happens.

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