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Tracheostomy Teaching 2246

Instructed patient caregiver clean technique includes tracheostomy care: hand washing, using gloves is optional, re-using a trach tube and/or inner cannula that has been properly cleaned, using prepared sterile water and normal saline, re-using the same trach ties if they are properly cleaned, re-using suction catheters if they are properly cleaned ( up to 8 hrs or 3/per day )

Other teachings

Instructed patient to note the amount, color, consistency, and odor of tracheal and stomal secretion...
If the inner cannula is designed for reuse, clean it in a solution of equal parts hydrogen peroxide...
Instructed patient how to reinsert the inner cannula and securely lock it into place....
Instructed patient to secure the new ties to the tracheostomy tube flanges before removing the old o...
Instructed patient to place a sterile split sponge under the tube flanges to absorb secretions....
Place the call bell where your patient can easily reach it....
Instructed patient Don't clean and reuse an inner cannula designed for one-time use....
Instructed patient Don't cut gauze and place it under the tracheostomy tube flanges; inhalation coul...
Instructed patient Don't lavage with 0.9% sodium chloride solution during suctioning unless you need...
Patient was instructed on proper suctioning technique. To take a deep breath before applying suction...