April 11, 2007
Teh Suck
I often forget that the mundane little details of my like must seem incredibly foreign to most people. One of my nurses just asked me if suctioning is uncomfortable me. Suctioning is the process by which a catheter attached to a vacuum pump is slid down my trach tube to remove excess mucous. It's something that I usually do one to four times a day; sometimes less and more if I have a cold. It certainly doesn't hurt, and it can actually feel good if I'm congested or if I've put off doing it for a long time. I still prefer to cough things up on my own if I can, but suctioning is so routine that I rarely give it much thought.
But don't try sliding a suction catheter down your nose. I've had that done to me as well and I can't say that it's a sensation I would recommend to others.
Posted by wintermute2_0 at April 11, 2007 09:28 PM
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That sounds like something Scott or I did at one point....or something we should do in the near future.
Posted by: Your sister at April 12, 2007 02:15 PM
When suctioning is a necessity to exchange oxygen; I believe, comfort or uncomfort can not be part of the equation.
Posted by: Tim B at April 16, 2007 07:35 PM