How to nurse after tracheotomy

Update Date: 2022-01-16 Source: Network

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Tracheotomy is a common small operation, which is used to treat dyspnea, ventilator dysfunction or dyspnea. Postoperative conditioning is very important. Now let's talk about how to care after tracheotomy.

How to nurse after tracheotomy

First: nursing after tracheotomy is very important, especially 24 hours after operation. For patients at the beginning of the operation, the lateral position is usually taken to facilitate the discharge of endotracheal secretions. However, it is necessary to rotate the body position frequently to prevent bedsore and prevent the respiratory movement of various parts of the lung from stagnation. Pay attention to the bleeding, breathing and blood pressure in the wound and cannula, and report to the doctor for treatment in case of any abnormality.

Second: nursing after tracheotomy must be under the control of professional nursing staff. First aid drugs and articles should be prepared after operation, and some articles should be placed at the head of the bed. Trachea cannula of the same size, dressing changing appliances and dressings, normal saline and saturated sodium bicarbonate solution, catheterization bag, aspirator, flashlight, etc. should be prepared and properly stored in case of urgent need. And be careful to avoid obstruction caused by endotracheal tube.

Third: in addition to the above precautions, nursing staff should also help patients with timely sputum suction, full humidification, prevention of local infection, care for patients and give spiritual comfort, so as to help patients recover as soon as possible. In addition, when the catheter is replaced for cleaning and disinfection, the cotton ball sliver is prevented from being left in the catheter.

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The nursing after tracheotomy is very important. It is very important to prepare life-saving articles. It is better to keep the indoor temperature at 21 ℃ and humidity at 60%. The indoor water can be sprinkled frequently, and the temperature, pulse and blood pressure can be measured regularly.