Question: is suctioning a sterile procedure?
Answer: Tracheal suctioning may be accomplished by means of a suction catheter inserted through mouth, nose, tracheal stoma, tracheostomy or endotracheal tube. ... Tracheostomy suctioning is generally a clean procedure. If tracheostomy is new (within 4 to 6 weeks) or patient is immuno-compromised, sterile technique should be used.