Tracheostomy Care Instructed patient long term complications include acute airway obstruction, blocked tube, Infection localized to stoma or
tracheo-bronchial
Tracheostomy care Instructed patient to contact the doctors or nurse if there are any signs of infection at the stoma site including
any redness, odor, swelling.
Instructed patient once the hole in your neck is not sore from the surgery, clean the hole with a cotton swab or a cotton ball at least once a day to prevent infection.