Tracheotomy Teaching 2036

Charting language
SN instructed patient about tracheotomy care suctioning always involves: assessment , oxygenation management, use of correct suction pressure,
 liquefying secretions, using the proper-size , suction catheter and insertion distance appropriate patient positioning, 
evaluation, using the proper - size suction catheter and insertion distance appropriate patient positioning evaluation.

Reviewed November 2017

Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.