How to nurse after tracheotomy

summary

Now the environmental pollution is very serious, leading to many elderly people's trachea become very bad, and then there will be tracheotomy for treatment, and we will explain the postoperative nursing work of tracheotomy.

How to nurse after tracheotomy

Method 1: the patients were placed in a quiet, clean, fresh air ward, the room temperature was maintained at 21 ℃, the humidity was maintained at 60%, the trachea cuff was covered with 2-4 layers of warm and wet gauze, the room was often watered, or the humidifier was applied, and the indoor air was disinfected by ultraviolet rays regularly.

Method 2: at the beginning of the operation, patients usually take lateral position 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.

Method 3: first aid drugs and articles should be prepared, and some articles should be placed at the head of the bed. It is also convenient for surgery to store the catheter and ventilator, avoid the deterioration of the disease.

matters needing attention

Care for patients, give spiritual comfort: patients can not pronounce after tracheotomy, can use written conversation or action, prevent patients from pulling out the cannula because of impatience, if necessary, try to fix hands. Don't eat spicy food, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and wear masks as much as possible when you go out, don't eat junk food.