Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient how can I prevent infections. Keep your mouth clean. Saliva and mucus contain germs that cause infection if they enter your airway....
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...
Instructed instructed call your doctor if you notice if around your stoma any redness, swelling, irritation, bleeding, green discharge or food.
Instructed caregiver include ensuring that the tracheotomy tube is securely in place and is patent.
Instructed patient that when on your assessment findings (coarse breath sounds, noisy breathing, and prolonged expiratory sounds) indicate that your a...