Airway Suctioning (Open System) — Contraindications
Relative Contraindications
- Bleeding diathesis/anticoagulation (risk of mucosal bleeding)
- Elevated intracranial pressure
- Severe hypoxemia, bradycardia, or arrhythmia precipitated by suctioning; proceed with caution and preoxygenation
- Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP)
- Bronchospasm or airway instability
References
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). (2010). AARC clinical practice guideline: Endotracheal suctioning of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways 2010. Respiratory Care, 55(6), 758-764. https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.00754
- AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Endotracheal Suctioning of Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Artificial Airways. Respir Care. 2010;55(6):758764.
- AARC Endotracheal Suctioning CPG. Respir Care. 2010;55(6):758764.
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