verb
definition
To create an imbalance in pressure between one space and another in order to draw matter between the spaces.
definition
To draw out the contents of a space.
Examples of suctioning in a Sentence
Rhyn's anger made his cell wall shake before the energies of Hell itself began suctioning his power from him.
There was a cough response on deep tracheal suctioning.
Liposuction-A surgical technique for removing fat from under the skin by vacuum suctioning.
The stimuli used to evoke a response can be the use of nasal suctioning, stroking the back to assess for spinal abnormalities, having the foot tapped.
Clinicians have suctioning equipment available and may use it during the birth process for nasal and oral suctioning to remove mucus and amniotic fluid.
A score of 4, 5, or 6 requires immediate intervention, usually in the form of oxygen and respiratory assistance or in the form of suctioning if breathing has been obstructed by mucus.
A source of oxygen referred to as "blow-by" may be placed near but not directly over the nose and mouth of the neonate during suctioning.
The only other treatment is supportive and involves careful monitoring of fluids to prevent dehydration, rest in a quiet, dark room to decrease paroxysms, and suctioning of mucus from the lungs.
These other treatments include suctioning, nebulizer treatments, and the administering expectorant drugs.
People with laryngeal diphtheria are kept in a croup tent or high-humidity environment; they may also need throat suctioning or emergency surgery if their airway is blocked.