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Suction???

Does your facility require suctioning equipment at bedside for patients at risk for aspiration?

Had a situation the other day where patient was choking (at risk for - known) and their was no suction available. One of the nurses had to run down the hall to the utility room to grab it and run all the way back.

Shouldn't it be protocol to already have that available at all times esp. for this patient?

What's your facility's policy?

Think I might mention this to NM -

Heather - May grad '06 BSN

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Without suction at every bedside in my ED, I can't imagine how many patients I'd have lost :( When I worked on the wards, the suction was there too, though I've no idea how often it was checked.

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