Figure 3-9. Semi-Fowler's position.

(6)

Provide a clean work area.

(7)

Wash your hands.

(8)

Open the suction kit and sterile 2 x 2-inch sponges, using the

wrapper to create a sterile field.

(9)

Pour 30 to 50 cc of sterile normal saline into the sterile solution

container using aseptic technique.

(10) Turn on the suction unit and set the desired pressure according to

equipment specification or the physician's order.

(11)

Put on the sterile gloves.

(12) Attach the sterile suction catheter to the connecting tubing by holding

the catheter in your dominant hand (sterile hand) and the connecting tube in you

nondominant hand (nonsterile hand).

(13)

Moisten the suction catheter tip with the sterile normal saline

solution.

(14)

Instruct an assistant to hyperoxygenate the patient if ordered by

physician.

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