Tracheostomy Teaching 451
Tracheostomy
Instructed patient Don't clean and reuse an inner cannula designed for one-time use.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
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 caregiver include ensuring that the tracheotomy tube is securely in place and is patent.
Instructed patient in emergency care These pages will cover prevention of an emergency situation, and what to do if: Your loved one has trouble breat...
Instructed instructed call your doctor if you notice if around your stoma any redness, swelling, irritation, bleeding, green discharge or food.
Patient was instructed on proper suctioning technique. To take a deep breath before applying suction to prevent depleting lung from oxygen.