This video demonstrates how to suction a patient’s tracheostomy tube using an inline suction catheter. PHS created this video as a companion to our online education course for nurses.

Inline suctioning uses a sterile suction catheter that is protected inside a sterile sleeve. This catheter is attached directly to your child’s trach and the ventilator.

Apply suction for no longer than 5 seconds at a time. Suction as many times as you need to until you are no longer getting secretions when you suction. Make sure to give the student time to …

Aug 27, 2025 · The closed or in-line suctioning technique involves the use of a catheter that is enclosed within a protective sheath. It is most commonly used in intubated patients who are …

Suctioning is performed by using either an inline (multi-use) suction catheter or a flexible (single-use) suction catheter.

Following suctioning push the lavage saline syringe or vial to rinse the inner lumen of the in-line catheter. Rinse the catheter until all secretions have been cleared. Turn off suction.

Depress the suction control valve and apply suction for 10 to 15 seconds while withdrawing the catheter. When airway is clear, ensure catheter is withdrawn completely back into sheath. You …

The 2 methods of suctioning for all patients on conventional ventilation are: In-line suctioning (closed) – this is the preferred method to reduce risk of pneumonia, prevent alveolar collapse, …

Apply suction by depressing the suction button. Slowly withdraw the catheter, until the black suction catheter tip is in the Y connector. The suction catheter should be cleaned after each …

Jun 24, 2025 · Inline suctioning is a technique that allows for suctioning without disconnecting the patient from the ventilator, thereby minimizing the risk of complications such as hypoxia and …