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Tracheostomy Teaching 2268

Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy care Instructed patient patients with a tracheostomy have altered upper airway function and may have increased oral care 
requirements. Mouth care should assessed by the nurse caring for the patient.

Last updated April 5, 2018

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