Administer ventilation using manual resuscitation bag as necessary and monitor patient vital signs. Flush catheter with saline. Repeat procedure as necessary and in accordance with patient tolerance of procedure. Turn off suction. Disconnect catheter from suction tubing.
Coil catheter inside gloved hand and remove gloves.
Dispose of catheter and water container. Adjust patient position. Assess effectiveness of suctioning. Chart time of suctioning and consistency, color, quantity and any odor of secretions. Chart patient response, lung sounds, vital signs and oximetry readings as required.