The assessment standards for sputum aspiration nursing operation are as follows:
1. Preparation stage: check the completeness and cleanliness of the sputum aspiration equipment in advance, make sure that the sputum aspirator, sputum tubes and other equipments are not damaged and have been sterilized. Provide the patient with adequate privacy and comfort, explain the purpose and process of sputum aspiration, and obtain the patient's consent. Performs hand hygiene on self, including washing hands or using hand sanitizer to sanitize hands.
2. Implementation phase: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves and mask. Identify the patient, check the patient's name and identification, and instruct the patient to cooperate with the procedure in an appropriate manner. For tracheotomy suctioning, correctly use a suction device to insert the tube into the tracheotomy, slowly rotate and gently suction out the sputum. Attention was paid to the frequency and strength of sputum aspiration, as well as providing adequate assurance of patient comfort and safety.
3. Completion stage: After the completion of the sputum suction operation, the equipment such as the suction device and the suction tube are properly handled and cleaned and sterilized. Assist the patient to clean the mouth and keep the mouth clean and moist. Record the time and process of the sputum operation, as well as the patient's response and changes in condition after sputum aspiration, and report to the relevant healthcare personnel in a timely manner.
Notes for nurses
1, maintain professional ethics and professional image: the nursing profession requires a high degree of professional ethics and professional image. Respect the patient's privacy and human dignity, do not disclose the patient's personal information. Wear neat and clean uniforms, maintain good instrumentation and grooming, and establish good communication and cooperation with patients and other health care personnel.
2. Provide safe nursing care: Ensure patient safety is maintained during the nursing process. Prevent infection and accidents by following proper operating standards and procedures, such as proper cleaning and disinfection and proper use of nursing equipment. Ensure proper medication administration, including proper dosage calculation, verification of identity and medication, etc.
3. Pay attention to communication and listening: Establishing good communication and listening with patients is part of a nurse's duties. Listen to patients' concerns and needs and build a relationship of trust and understanding with them. Communicate information clearly and concisely, and show mutual respect and understanding for patients' cultural differences and personal values.
4. Close teamwork: Nurses play an important role in the healthcare team. They work closely with other healthcare professionals to share information, negotiate care plans, and support and collaborate with each other. Effective teamwork helps to provide high quality care.
5. Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Constant changes and advances in the field of medicine and nursing require nurses to maintain learning and professional development attending continuing education and training programs to update knowledge and skills. Pay attention to the latest research and development to continuously improve their professionalism.