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Tracheostomy care guidelines Nepean Hospital April 2005. Third draft Developed by Hailey Carpen, ICU Liaison CNC, April 2005. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Tracheostomy care guidelines ..3. Types of Tracheostomy ..3. Types of Tracheostomy Types Of Tracheostomy Tubes Used In Nepean Components Of A Tracheostomy Tube ..7. Bedside Immediate Post Operative Potential General guidelines for the care of Patient with a Tracheostomy ..13. guidelines for Tracheal Suctioning ..16. guidelines for Changing a Tracheostomy care Of Passy Muir Speaking References ..32. Final draft May 2005 2. C:\Documents and Settings\stronga\Desktop\ Tracheostomy care guidelines Description A Tracheostomy is the formation of an opening into the trachea usually between the second and third rings of cartilage. Indications for Tracheostomy o Facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation by decreasing anatomical dead space. o Prevention / treatment of retained tracheo-bronchial secretions. o Chronic upper airway obstruction o Bypass acute upper airway obstruction Types of Tracheostomy The Tracheostomy may be temporary or long term, and may be formed electively or as an emergency procedure.
Tracheostomy Care Guidelines Description A tracheostomy is the formation of an opening into the trachea usually between the second and third rings of cartilage.
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