Tracheostomy Teaching 449
TracheostomyLast updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient on signs and symptoms that indicate a need for suctioning include: Seeing mucus in the opening of the trach tube or hearing mucus i...
Instructed instructed call your doctor if you notice if around your stoma any redness, swelling, irritation, bleeding, green discharge or food.
Tracheostomy care Instructed patient patients with a tracheostomy have altered upper airway function and may have increased oral care requirements. M...
Instructed caregiver when should I call healthcare provider? Contact your healthcare provider or physician immediately:. If you have an irregular hear...
Instructed patient not breathe in water, food, powder, or dust. When you take a shower, cover the hole with a tracheostomy cover. You will not be abl...