San Diego County Office of Education

ed School Healthcare Plan (ISHP) ... Tracheal suctioning is a means of clearing the airway of secretions or mucus. This is accomplished by using a vacuum-type device through the tracheostomy. Tracheal suctioning is performed when a person cannot adequately clear secretions on his or her own. ... ☐ Kangaroo pump, ☐ wheelchair, ☐ other ... ................
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