Last updated March 4, 2018
Instructed patient the following is a list of preventive measures that may help to avoid some problems: Make sure the trach is getting enough humidity...
Instructed patient to place a sterile split sponge under the tube flanges to absorb secretions.
Instructed patient to always keep supplies at your patient's bedside for suctioning; tube and stoma care; delivery of oxygen, heat, and humidity; trac...
Instructed patient contact your healthcare provider or physician immediately: when secretions become thick, if crusting occurs or mucus plugs are pre...
Tracheostomy Care Instructed patient long term complications include acute airway obstruction, blocked tube, Infection localized to stoma or tracheo-...