사용방법

가. 사용 전의 준비사항

① 포장지의 파손여부를 확인한다.

② 유효기간의 경과를 확인한다.

나. 조작방법

① 컨넥터를 환자의 엔도튜브와 호흡서킷 또는 마취서킷과 연결한다.

② 필요시에는 환자의 서킷과 석션카테터 사이에 Y컨넥터 또는 주름튜브를 연결한다.

③ 흡인기계와 연결 후에 컨트롤밸브를 열어서 석션을 실시한다.

④ 컨트롤밸브를 잠근다.

⑤ 점액성 물질을 흡인하기 때문에 막히는 경우를 방지하기 위하여 소독된 생리식염수를 준비하여 세척과 보관을 용이하게 한다.

⑥ 필요한 경우, 포트를 이용하여 세척액을 넣어 흡인하여 카테터에 묻어 있는 분비물을 세척한다.

⑦ 필요에 따라 다른 구강 석션카테터를 연결하여 치아를 닦아내며 구강 내에 있는 분비물을 석션 한다.

⑧ 기타 구성품이 포함된 제품인 경우, Sucion Tube, Liner 등은 각 연결부위를 단단히 연결하여 누설부위가 없도록 한다.

⑨ Liner를 교체 또는 폐기 할 경우, 라이너에 달린 마개를 떼어내서 석션포트에 꽂아 막아준다.

다. 사용 후의 보관 및 관리방법 : 본 제품은 일회용 멸균제품(구성품 중 라이너는 제외)으로 재사용하지 않고, 사용 후 폐기한다.

별첨: 사용상 주의 사항

① 반드시 의사나 숙력된 간호사가 조작하여 환자에게 사용할 것

② 개봉 후 즉시 사용할 것

Instructions for use  

Free Trachea Closed Suction Set With Lock/Swivel Adaptor

Product Description 

Closed suction set is mainly composed of the T-adaptor, the suction catheter, and the vacuum control valve. The device is used for adult population who needs suction therapy. This device is provided in sterile state. For the claimed shelf life, please refer to the used-by date indicated on label.

Intended Use 

Free Trachea Closed Suction Set is classified as tracheobronchial suction catheter that is intended to aspirate liquid or semi-solid matters from a patient’s upper airway

Specifications 

Non-DEHP plasticized PVC, ODs from 10Fr to 18 Fr, lengths in 34 and 54cm with depth marks. Depth marks are printed along the catheter shafts in cm. Accuracy of depth marks is ±2mm.

Indications 

Patients who need to maintain the patency and integrity of the airway and who need to remove accumulated pulmonary secretions. Patients have an ineffective cough and unable to clear the secretion spontaneously. Indication is done on an individual basis and is determined as per each clinical situation by professionals.

Contraindications 

When indicated, there is no absolute contraindication to endotracheal suctioning. Care should be taken if patients have severe bleeding disorder, bradycardia, hypoxia, or other similar complaints or concerns. Side effects and adverse events

Side effects and adverse events in closed suction set are pain, discomfort, hypoxia, mucosal/tissue trauma and bleeding can result from penetrating trauma, infection, vomiting, bronchoconstriction/bronchospasm, and problems with the closed suction catheter such as blockages and leakage of tube.

Warnings and Cautions 

This product is for single use.

Do not resterilize and/or reuse.

Re-use of this product will cause the risk of cross infection and unpredictable health treat.

Do not use if there is any sign of damaged package and product malfunction.

If there is any sign of break or crack to the package/product, do not use the product and replace it by a new one.

This device shall only be used by physicians and clinical staffs Replace the catheter every 24 hours. If the polyurethane sleeve appears torn or damaged, replace it immediately.

Discard the product per hospital’s procedure.

Suction catheter is to be fully removed from the tracheal tube before the tracheal tube is cut to length.

Operation 

Set Up Procedure

1. Ensure that the correct size of Free Trachea closed suction set is used with the patient’s tracheal tube (endotracheal or tracheostomy tube). It is recommended that the external diameter of the catheter should not occlude more than half the internal diameter of the tracheal tube.

2. Attach the control valve to the wall suction tubing.

3. Before attaching the Free Trachea closed suction set to the patient, depress the suction control valve and set the vacuum to the desired level.

4. Ensure the cleaning/irrigation port is closed.

5. Attach the catheter mount to the elbow if necessary.

6. Connect the other end of the elbow to the tracheal tube.

7. Connect the Y piece from the ventilator circuit to the catheter mount or the elbow.

8. Attach the correct day sticker on the suction control valve.

Suctioning Procedure 

1. Hold the elbow with one hand and insert the catheter down the tracheal tube with thumb and forefinger of the opposite hand to the desired depth.

2. 0.9% saline can be added through the irrigation port if required for patients with thick secretions.

3. Apply suction by depressing the suction control valve and slowly withdraw the catheter until the black marking is visible at the back of the elbow.

4. To clean the catheter, dispense desired amount of 0.9% saline to the cleaning/irrigation port whilst depressing the suction control valve.

5. Close control valve by turning the thumb piece 180 degrees to the lock position for added safety.

Clinical claim The device has been introduced into the market for a long time. To the best of manufacturer’s knowledge, clinical benefit of this device is to remove the secretions.