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    This document outlines the steps and rationales for tracheostomy care. The procedure involves 11 steps including gathering supplies, suctioning if needed, cleaning the tracheostomy tube and site, replacing the inner cannula, securing new ties, and dressing the site. Each step is done with proper technique and sterile equipment to prevent contamination and ensure the airway remains clear. After completing the procedure, the nurse assesses the patient's respiratory status and documents the care.

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    This document outlines the steps and rationales for tracheostomy care. The procedure involves 11 steps including gathering supplies, suctioning if needed, cleaning the tracheostomy tube and site, replacing the inner cannula, securing new ties, and dressing the site. Each step is done with proper technique and sterile equipment to prevent contamination and ensure the airway remains clear. After completing the procedure, the nurse assesses the patient's respiratory status and documents the care.

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    This document outlines the steps and rationales for tracheostomy care. The procedure involves 11 steps including gathering supplies, suctioning if needed, cleaning the tracheostomy tube and site, replacing the inner cannula, securing new ties, and dressing the site. Each step is done with proper technique and sterile equipment to prevent contamination and ensure the airway remains clear. After completing the procedure, the nurse assesses the patient's respiratory status and documents the care.

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    This document outlines the steps and rationales for tracheostomy care. The procedure involves 11 steps including gathering supplies, suctioning if needed, cleaning the tracheostomy tube and site, replacing the inner cannula, securing new ties, and dressing the site. Each step is done with proper technique and sterile equipment to prevent contamination and ensure the airway remains clear. After completing the procedure, the nurse assesses the patient's respiratory status and documents the care.

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    Nursing 130 Testable Skill

    Tracheostomy Care

    Procedure Rationale S/U


    1. Gather equipment, PPEs, perform hand hygiene, Provides patient reassurance and decrease
    identify and explain to patient purpose hand microorganisms
    2. If patient needs suctioning, following suction Suctioning first prevents contamination of
    procedure prior to tracheostomy care cleaned tracheostomy area
    3. Prepare tracheostomy cleaning tray and supplies Proper preparations helps to increase
    (Q-tips, cleaning solution—pour into basin, open efficiency.
    packaging of new inner cannula—if applicable),
    4. Apply clean gloves, goggles. PPEs for the caregiver. Proper disposal of
    a. For a disposable inner cannula, gently soiled dressings and inner cannula prevents
    remove by stabilizing the faceplate with contamination of sterile supplies
    nondominate hand and dispose.
    b. For non-disposable inner cannula, gently
    remove by stabilizing the faceplate with
    nondominate hand place in basin of
    cleaning solution
    c. Remove soiled dressing
    5. Remove soiled gloves. Prevents contamination of new sterile supplies
    6. Apply sterile gloves New tracheosomy care should be done with
    sterile technique. Clean technique may be
    used in the home.
    7. Using Q-tips, cleanse tracheostomy wound and 3% H2O2 is effective in loosening dried
    plate of tracheostomy tube moistened with secretions
    cleaning solution. (Use each Q-tip once and
    dispose). Pat dry with sterile 4x4 or Q-tip
    8. Replace inner cannula: Replacement or cleansing of inner cannula
    a. For disposable inner cannula: replace removes dry secretions which can block
    with new cannula airway
    b. For non-disposable inner cannula: Clean
    inner cannula with tube brush (if available
    in kit and according to manufacturer’s
    instructions.) Dry with sterile 4x4 and
    insert cannula, locking into place.
    9. Change trach ties. Secure new trach ties (or Important to maintain stabilization of trach
    Velcro ties) into flange before removing old ties. tube to prevent dislodgement
    10. Replace tracheostomy dressing or prefolded non- Special dressings are used to prevent threads
    cotton-filled 4x4 dressing under faceplate. Ensure from entering tracheostomy causing airway
    ties not too loose or too tight. (the nurse should obstruction or abscess formation.
    be able to fit one finger between neck and collar.
    11. Reassess patient’s respiratory status and need for Evaluation of nursing interventions is
    oxygen. Document procedure important to note patient progress.

    Pp, Spring, 2013

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