Last updated November 13, 2017
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 Don't lavage with 0.9% sodium chloride solution during suctioning unless you need to clear a blockage of clots or mucus.
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...