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 your nose will no longer keep the air you breathe moist. Talk with your doctor about how to keep the air you breathe moist and how ...
Instructed patient on signs and symptoms that indicate a need for suctioning include: Nasal flaring (which is seen when the nostril flares out when a ...
Instructed patient Don't allow a humidifier to empty.
Tracheostomy care Instructed patient caregiver Signs and symptoms of difficulty breathing are: Retractions Pulling of the skin between the ribs, unde...
Instructed caregiver to call patient's doctor if patient have: fever or chills, redness, swelling, or pain that is getting worse. Bleeding or draina...