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1. Direct suction to ET tube on extubation

   ORRNJJ3 replied to ORRNJJ3's topic in Safety

   I did speak with the attending anesthesiologist and he agreed that was not best practice. Unfortunately he wanted to me to name names... I didn’t like it but I did. I want my patients to be safe. Thanks so much for your input, it made me feel validat...

2. Direct suction to ET tube on extubation

   ORRNJJ3 replied to ORRNJJ3's topic in Safety

   No, there was no suction cath or other tip on the suction tube. He hooked it directly to the end of the ETT where the circuit would connect, turned on the suction full blast and yanked it out. I’ve seen secretions in the ETT before, but most anesthe...

3. Direct suction to ET tube on extubation

   ORRNJJ3 replied to ORRNJJ3's topic in Safety

   Also, there was no suction port. This was directly connected to a suction tube that usually connects to yankauer or suction cath. The CRNA I saw do this is very experienced and patient did well after. It was just something I’d never seen. Wanted to g...

4. Direct suction to ET tube on extubation

   ORRNJJ3 replied to ORRNJJ3's topic in Safety

   Awesome! Thanks so much for the input. Totally new experience for me and something I could suggest in the future as safe care then!

5. Direct suction to ET tube on extubation

   ORRNJJ3 replied to ORRNJJ3's topic in Safety

   Yes, I’ve just usually seen anesthesia use a suction cannula, especially in these fragile little old guys. thanks so much for your comments!

6. Direct suction to ET tube on extubation

   ORRNJJ3 replied to ORRNJJ3's topic in Safety

   The ETT was not used like that. The mucous was inside the tube. The patient was still intubated. Then the circuit was disconnected from the ETT and suction tubing attached to the end. This was followed by deflating the balloon and then extubating the...

7. Direct suction to ET tube on extubation

   ORRNJJ3 posted a topic in Safety

   Here is my concern...I recently encountered a CRNA who placed the suction tube directly to the ET tube on extubation of the patient. I do not feel comfortable with this method and expressed concern with it. The patient began gasping for air, but re...