Our Oral Suctioning course includes everything that you require to deliver a safe and compliant course. Topics include: What is Oral Suctioning, When Oral Suctioning is required, Contraindications to Oral Suctioning, Adverse effects of suctioning, Anatomy & Physiology of the upper airway, Checks required before Oral Suctioning, Application of Oral Suctioning, Areas to monitor post Oral Suctioning, Disposal of and Cleaning of used equipment, Documentation, Reporting and Dealing with Faulty equipment.
When you use this resource to deliver a Oral Suctioning course, your learners will:
- Discuss the indications for oral suctioning
- Operate the suctioning equipment and be aware of the cleaning requirements
- Describe the necessary infection prevention and control measures
- Describe the procedure for oral suctioning (including when to apply suction)
- Describe the potential complications of oral suctioning and action to be taken
- Identify the observations that should be made during and following this procedure
- Understand the importance of accurate documentation of the procedure to ensure continuity of care
- Apply knowledge and skills in simulated practice