Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning Debbie Hogan RN Nursing 112

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Tracheostomy Care and SuctioningDebbie Hogan
RNNursing 112
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What is a tracheostomy?

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

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Why does one need a trach?

• To bypass the upper airway and deliver oxygen to
  the lungs.

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Anatomy of A Tracheostomy

• Surgical opening in the trachea
• Tracheostomy tube
• Inner cannula
• Obturator

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Nursing Management Tracheostomy

• Providing tracheostomy care
• Swallowing dysfunction
• Speech with a tracheostomy tube
• Decannulation

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When to Perform Trach Care

• Soiled ties
• Unstable trach tube
• Excessive secretions

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Suctioning The Tracheostomy Potter
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Equipment for Suctioning

• Suctioning Kit
• Sterile water/saline

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Always Remember

• The respiratory tract is sterile
• Individual cannot breathe when you are suctioning

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