How to nurse after tracheotomy

Update Date: 2022-09-09 Source: Network

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A colleague due to tracheal obstruction, and later tracheotomy surgery, then, how to care after tracheotomy? Let's talk about it.

How to nurse after tracheotomy

The first nursing method is to replace the internal cannula: keeping the internal cannula clean is an extremely important step in postoperative nursing. Because the internal cannula often scab, or has the phlegm scab blockage, therefore needs to take out promptly cleans and replaces on time, if the secretion is not many, only changes once a day. And generally this kind of postoperative nursing is also special professional, need professionals, nursing methods properly plays an important role in the recovery of the patient's condition.

Nursing method 2. Sputum suction: nurses with professional knowledge should often suction sputum for patients, so as to keep the respiratory tract unobstructed, and try to achieve sterile sputum suction. To maintain indoor temperature and humidity, inhale with steam, and often drop physiological saline and anti-inflammatory substances into the trachea.

The third nursing method is to prevent the tube from blocking and detaching: after tracheotomy, the respiratory tract should be unobstructed. If the patient has dyspnea, it should be checked and handled in time. ① In order to prevent the casing from blocking, the inner pipe should be pulled out in time for cleaning. ② It should be thought that the outer tube is blocked. At this time, drip more normal saline, repeatedly attract, and suck out the deep secretion or dry scab. If necessary, replace the outer tube. However, when replacing the outer sleeve, it should be fully prepared to avoid danger. ③ Prolapse of the outer tube: because the frenulum of the neck is too loose, when the patient coughs, the outer tube will rush out and leave the trachea, and it should be re inserted immediately. This kind of situation is also very dangerous. At ordinary times, the patient should be closely observed to prevent the tube from falling off and suffocation.

matters needing attention

Tracheotomy is a necessary operation. It is very important to take care of the patients after the operation. At the same time, we should pay attention to the prevention of infection, change the dressing every day, and keep the wound clean.