The Specimen traps are used for the purpose of collecting a specimen (mucus) sample of suctionate for diagnostic purposes.
What is a sputum trap?
A sputum trap is connected to the suction catheter to collect the sputum (Fig 1) (Brekle, 2017). Obtaining sputum using suctioning requires specific skills and nurses need to be aware of potential side-effects, including hypoxia, cardiac instability and mucosal trauma (Dougherty and Lister, 2015).
How do you use a bulb syringe?
How is a bulb syringe used?
- Squeeze the bulb syringe and gently place the tip into one of your baby’s nostrils.
- Slowly release the bulb so that it draws mucus or fluid out of your baby’s nose.
- Once the bulb has expanded, remove it from your baby’s nose.
- Repeat if needed.
What is DeLee suction?
Description: Delee Suction Catheters are widely used for suctioning newborn puppies. The small flexible end allows great precision to get the suction where it is most needed. Mouthpiece allows you to easily control the pressure applied.
How do you collect baby sputum?
- In young children who cannot expectorate spontaneously: a. Once the child starts to cough, sputum is obtained by suctioning through the nasopharynx.
- In older children who can expectorate spontaneously: a. Once the child starts to cough, encourage the expectoration of sputum into a sputum container.
How do you get a sputum sample from a child?
Your child will be asked to rinse his or her mouth out with water, then breathe deeply and cough deeply to produce sputum from the airway. You or the health professional helping your child may need to tap gently on your child’s chest to loosen the sputum in the lungs.
What is the purpose of sputum specimen?
Test Overview A sputum culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance that promotes the growth of germs. If no germs grow, the culture is negative. If germs that can cause infection grow, the culture is positive.
How do you transport a sputum specimen?
By air to a reference laboratory for culture
- Primary container holding the sputum sample: tube tightly closed and placed into a latex glove;
- Secondary container intended to protect the primary container: leak-proof box with enough absorbent material to absorb the entire sample, should the primary container break;
What is the standard length of a specimen trap?
Amsino Specimen Traps are designed for specimen collection using the RECEPTAL suction collection device lid pour spout. The specimen traps are available in 4 in. (10.16 cm) and 8 in. (20.32 cm) lengths with or without an embedded stiffener.
What are the transport caps on a specimen trap used for?
Mucus and specimen traps have leak-proof, screw-on transport caps for more secure specimen collection
What is an Argyle specimen trap?
Argyle™ specimen traps feature one-cc graduations for accurate measurement of samples. Get expert healthcare insights in your inbox every month. Sign up for Essential Insights and let us help your organization thrive in the challenging, dynamic world of healthcare.
Why suctionsuction specimen traps?
Suction Specimen Traps are baby and clinician friendly. The hydrophobic filter reduces the risk of exposure to body fluids during emergency oral suctioning, protecting caregivers from infection. Loading…
