Nasopharyngeal suctioning is a procedure to remove secretions from the upper part of the respiratory tract that the patient cannot clear independently. It helps maintain airway patency and prevents complications such as aspiration pneumonia.
Equipment Required
Pre-Procedural Preparation
Nasopharyngeal Suctioning Procedure
Post-Procedural Care
From Chapter 7:
Now Playing
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
128 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
137 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
176 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
115 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
91 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
151 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
115 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
62 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
159 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
41 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
198 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
37 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
83 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
157 Views
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Techniques and Management
225 Views
See More
Copyright © 2025 MyJoVE Corporation. All rights reserved