ReliaMed Essentials Coil Packed Suction Catheter

ReliaMed Coil Packed Suction Catheter Kit Features

• Suction thumb control
• Stepped connector holds tightly
• Two staggered, opposing eyes, smooth cut for pain-free insertion
• They are flexible and smooth, so the user experiences minimum pain during insertion
• ReliaMed Suction Catheter provides all the necessities for airway clearance
• Suction catheter types with multi-tip options help in using the right catheter for the right need

What to buy with ReliaMed Suction Catheter Kit

• ReliaMed Adult Two-Piece Tracheostomy Tube Holder With VELCRO brand Closures
• Shiley Disposable Inner Cannula Cuffless Tracheostomy Tube
• Marpac Universal Fit Tracheostomy Collars
• Cardinal Health Non-Adhesive Foam Tracheostomy Dressing
  

How to use Suction Catheters?

• Wash your hands with soap and water.
• Switch on the suction machine and connect a suction connection tubing to the main unit.
• Connect a clean ReliaMed Suction Catheter to the suction connection tubing.
• Ask the patient to lay flat on their back with a small towel rolled under their shoulders. Some patients may even try a sitting position if needed.
• Wet the suction tube with distilled water for lubrication.
• Carefully insert the catheter through the nose, tracheostomy tube, or endotracheal tube.
• Keep on inserting it till it reaches the appropriate depth and applies intermittent suction. Do not leave the catheter in place for more than 5-10 seconds as the patient will not be able to breathe properly with the catheter in place.
• Withdraw the catheter slowly in a twirling motion.
• If you will be suctioning more than once, allow the patient to recover from the suctioning and catch their breath. Wait for at least 10 seconds.
• After removal, suction a small amount of distilled water with the catheter to remove any residual debris or secretions.
• Switch off the suction machine and discard the catheter.