Tracheostomy Teaching 451
Tracheostomy
Instructed patient Don't clean and reuse an inner cannula designed for one-time use.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient if your trach tube comes out Don’t panic! Stay calm. Your stoma will stay open. If you do not know how to put the tube back in or ...
Instructed caregiver include ensuring that the tracheotomy tube is securely in place and is patent.
Instructed patient Don't allow a humidifier to empty.
Tracheostomy care Instructed patient caregiver Signs and symptoms of difficulty breathing are: Retractions Pulling of the skin between the ribs, unde...
Instructed patient it is important to keep the tube free of thick mucus. You should always carry an extra tube with you in case your tube gets plugge...