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Instructed patient how can I prevent infections. Keep your mouth clean. Saliva and mucus contain germs that cause infection if they enter your airway....

Tracheostomy Teaching 453

Instructed patient Don't lavage with 0.9% sodium chloride solution during suctioning unless you need to clear a blockage of clots or mucus.

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Instructed patient as much as possible, the skin should be kept clean and dry. You may need to clean the skin around the trach tube several times thr...

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Instructed instructed call your doctor if you notice if around your stoma any redness, swelling, irritation, bleeding, green
 discharge or food.

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Instructed caregiver include ensuring that the tracheotomy tube is securely in place and is patent.