Performed in tracheostomy suctioning

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Arrange the steps in the order they should be performed in tracheostomy suctioning. Please note these are not inclusive steps of tracheostomy suctioning. Don sterile gloves? Place client into semi-Fowler's or Fowler's position ? Adjust regulator to 80-150 mmHg Withdraw suction catheter approximately 1/2 inch then apply suction intermittently and gently rotate the catheter while withdrawing the catheter? Open suction kit? Pour sterile normal saline into sterile basin? Dip the tip of the catheter into the basin to flush and moisten for easier insertion? Insert the suction catheter into the tracheostomy until resistance is met or the client coughs? Increase supplemental oxygen flow following facility policy for hyperoxygenation protocol?.

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