Tracheostomy Teaching 1245
Tracheostomy
Instructed patient Don't allow a humidifier to empty.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Patient was instructed on proper suctioning technique. To take a deep breath before applying suction to prevent depleting lung from oxygen.
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 patients with a tracheostomy have altered upper airway function and may have increased oral care 
requirements. M...
Instructed patient Don't let condensation accumulate in the oxygen delivery tubing.
Tracheostomy care Instructed patient caregiver Signs and symptoms of difficulty breathing are: Retractions Pulling of the skin between the ribs, unde...