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Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning Debbie Hogan RN Nursing 112

Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning Debbie Hogan RN Nursing 112. What is a tracheostomy?. A trach is a surgically made opening into the trachea. Permanent or temporary Sterile. Why does one need a trach?. To bypass the upper airway and deliver oxygen to the lungs. “Anatomy” of A Tracheostomy.

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Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning Debbie Hogan RN Nursing 112

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  1. Tracheostomy Care and SuctioningDebbie Hogan RNNursing 112

  2. What is a tracheostomy? • A trach is a surgically made opening into the trachea. • Permanent or temporary • Sterile

  3. Why does one need a trach? • To bypass the upper airway and deliver oxygen to the lungs.

  4. “Anatomy” of A Tracheostomy • Surgical opening in the trachea • Tracheostomy tube • Inner cannula • Obturator

  5. Nursing Management Tracheostomy • Providing tracheostomy care • Swallowing dysfunction • Speech with a tracheostomy tube • Decannulation

  6. When to Perform Trach Care • Soiled ties • Unstable trach tube • Excessive secretions

  7. Suctioning The Tracheostomy Potter & Perrypages 946-949

  8. Equipment for Suctioning • Suctioning Kit • Sterile water/saline

  9. Always Remember • The respiratory tract is sterile • Individual cannot breathe when you are suctioning

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