GSR AIIMS - 100 K 🔵™ on Instagram: "🩺 Neonate Suctioning (Oral & Nasal) — Short Notes🔷 🔹Definition: Suctioning in neonates is the process of removing secretions from the nose (nasal) and mouth (oral) to maintain a clear airway and promote effective breathing. 🔹Indications: -Presence of mucus, meconium, or amniotic fluid in airway -Gurgling sound or difficulty in breathing -Cyanosis (bluish discoloration) -Before feeding or oxygen therapy 🔹Equipment Needed: -Suction machine or bulb syringe