Suctioning seems pretty easy when you think about it, right? You are pretty much just removing mucous from someones airway BUT how to properly suction your patient actually requires a lot more knowledge than you think. Think about it, each time you suction your patient’s airway, you aren’t just removing secretions, you are also removing oxygen. This is why there are certain techniques to follow when properly suctioning your patient. The goal is to not only achieve a good suction that leads…
