Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed that a tracheostomy is used to bypass an upper airway obstruction, prevent aspiration, manage tracheobronchial secretions, or allow for pro...
Instructed patient what to do if a person has trouble breathing The most common reason for breathing problems, other than an illness, is that the trac...
Tracheostomy Care Instructed patient long term complications include acute airway obstruction, blocked tube, Infection localized to stoma or tracheo-...
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 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...