How to nurse after tracheotomy

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Just after tracheotomy, I couldn't speak and it was very difficult to eat. I was in great pain at that time. Fortunately, my family took good care of me and I was able to recover as soon as possible. Let's take a look at how to care after tracheotomy.

How to nurse after tracheotomy

First of all: changing the inner cannula: keeping the inner cannula clean is an extremely important step in postoperative nursing. Because the internal cannula is often scabby or blocked by sputum scab, it should be removed in time for cleaning and regularly replaced. If the secretion is not much, it can be replaced once a day.

Secondly: sputum suction: nurses with professional knowledge should often give patients sputum suction, 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.

Finally: to prevent tube blockage and off tube: after tracheotomy, the respiratory tract should be unobstructed. If the patient has dyspnea, it should be checked and treated in time.

matters needing attention

The patients were placed in a quiet, clean and fresh room with room temperature at 21 ℃ and humidity at 60%. The trachea cuff was covered with 2-4 layers of warm and wet gauze. Indoor water should be sprinkled frequently, or humidified by humidifier, and ultraviolet radiation should be used to disinfect indoor air regularly.