Trach Flashcards
1
Q
What is a trach
A
Opening in neck to place a tube in pt’s windpipe
2
Q
Where is the incision made
A
Into trachea below the larynx
3
Q
Can Tracy’s be permanent or temporary
A
Both
4
Q
Why is a trach performed
A
Ventilation
Airway obstruction
Airway protection
Secretions
5
Q
How is a planned trach performed
A
Under general anesthesia
6
Q
How is an emergent trach performed
A
Local anesthesia
7
Q
What are risks associated with a trach
A
Thyroid gland damage
Erosion of trach
Collapse lung
Scar tissue in trach
