Nursing Care For Oral Suction At Home
Do you have a family member with a permanent tracheostomy or suffering from a very serious illness that may cause aspiration? Medintu is here to help you find the best staff for home nursing care for oral suctioning.
Oral suctioning is a procedure that becomes very important for at-home care for serious conditions such as stroke, severe respiratory illness, and post-surgical recovery. This one procedure alone can help prevent aspiration pneumonia and improve the prognosis for the patient. Professional care for such patients can help in faster recovery and less expenditure on illness.
Medintu is committed to helping you with finding the best at-home care for your loved ones at affordable prices. We are associated with the best medical professionals in the country and with NABL-certified labs in all the cities to get you affordable and quality healthcare. Contact our 24/7 customer support team and get your booking for at-home nursing services for suctioning done.
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What is Oral Suction Care?
Oral suctioning and care refer to removing the accumulated saliva and secretions in the mouth and throat that can be aspirated by very sick patients and cause pneumonia via a catheter or tubing connected to a low-pressure vacuum device. Suction can also be done through a tracheostome for patients with stroke or having no gag reflex.
There are several ways to do oral suctioning, some of which are as follows:
- Suction catheter: which is a thin tube inserted through the nose or mouth to remove secretions
- Oropharyngeal suctioning: it is the most common type of suctioning, which is usually done with the help of a suction tube or catheter
- Nasotracheal suctioning: which is done in patients where there is no proper access to the mouth because of fracture or other issues and is done with a long catheter after lubrication.
Why Choose Nursing Care for Oral Suction at Home?
Nursing care at home for oral suctioning can be chosen for the following reasons:
- Care in the comfort of home.’
- A trained professional with expertise in your required area of expertise
- Complete attention to the care and upkeep of a single patient
- Timely suctioning and care to prevent aspiration
- faster recovery in post-surgery patients and also lower chances of aspiration and pneumonia in stroke and post-surgery or comatose patients
- More affordable than hospitalization
- You can select a medical professional as per your convenience and preference.
Benefits of Oral Suction Services at Home
There are several benefits of oral suction service at home:
- Top-notch professional care at home at your time and convenience
- Prevention of aspiration pneumonia and better prognosis for the patient
- Family support for the patient and boosting their morale
- Top-notch treatment in a comfortable environment.
- low risk of exposure to hospital-acquired infections and faster recovery
- More economical than going to the hospital again and again
- Saving time and money on transport.
Who Needs Oral Suction Care?
Oral suctioning care can be used for patients suffering from any of the following:
- Patients with neurological issues like stroke, parkinsons or ALS.
- Post-surgery patients who were intubated during the surgery
- Comatose patients who need respiratory support
- Patients on ventilatory support for respiratory illness
- Anyone with paralysis of the pharyngeal muscles making it difficult to swallow.
Our Expert Health Care Services at Home
Our Lab technicians will take an X-Ray at Home with the help of a portable X-ray machine.
We need a Doctor’s prescription for Injection at Home for a safe administration.
Our Lab technicians will take an Ecg Test at Home with the help of A portable Ecg machine.
Physiotherapy Treatment will be done at home based on the patient’s condition.
We offer doctors home visits and on-call doctors at very reasonable rates.
Our Lab Technician will collect a Blood sample at your own Residence.
How to Choose the Right Nursing Service for Oral Suction at Home
One can keep the following things in mind while selecting an at-home nursing staff for oral suction at home:
- their qualifications and skill sets with regards to oral suctioning
- good reviews from the previous patients
- availability for the time duration and time at which you want
- their fee is within your budget for expenditure.
How Medintu Can Help with Oral Suction Care at Home
Medintu is one of the leading at-home service platforms that is committed to providing excellent home-based care for patients at affordable prices. We are a one-stop solution for all your health needs, anything from home sample collection to home doctor and nurse visits.
We are connected with the best and most experienced network of nurses in the city to help you get the most efficient care. Our team of nurses is professionally trained in oral suctioning and handling any emergencies during the process. Medintu is available for all your concerns and queries during the process of booking the nursing staff for GDA care via a well-equipped customer support team that is available 24/7.
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FAQs
What is oral suction care?
Oral suction care is the removal of the secretions of mucus and saliva with the help of a pipe or a suction device and preventing aspiration of excess secretions into the lung.
Who needs oral suction care at home?
Oral suction care can be given to any of the following patients:
- patient with respiratory illness
- people suffering from neurological conditions like stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- comatose patients
- patients with permanent tracheostomy
- very sick patients
How is oral suction care performed at home?
Oral suction can be done with the help of a catheter or pipette attached to a suction device connected to a vacuum flask for collecting everything.
Is oral suction care safe for patients with respiratory issues?
Oral suction is very beneficial to people with respiratory issues when done the right way because it helps prevent aspiration pneumonia, choking, and other respiratory complications.
How often should oral suction care be performed?
It is suggested that oral suctioning be performed as needed. However, it is routinely performed in the morning and at bedtime when the secretions are usually expected to be the most common.
Can Medintu help with organizing oral suction services at home?
Yes, Medintu has provisions for nursing care at home, including services such as oral suctioning and tracheostomy for taking care of severely ill patients and senior citizens.
What qualifications should a nurse have for oral suction care?
Any nurse or caregiver with training in oral suction and care can go ahead and do oral suction for patients at home with the appropriate size and length of suctioning devices.
How do I book oral suction nursing care at home through Medintu?
To book an oral suctioning via Medintu, you can go to our home page and choose the option for nursing care at home under which the oral suction option is also included, and you can choose from the wide range of nurses profiles that we have and pay the amount to book a slot.
What equipment is used for oral suction at home?
A pipette or a catheter may be used to remove secretions and mucus from the oropharynx and even from the bronchus via a tracheostomy.
Does insurance cover oral suction care?
Oral care and suctioning can be covered under the domiciliary care of health insurance, but it is best to check with your insurance provider.