Tracheostomy Tubes Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Tracheotomy
A
The incision made on the trachea
2
Q
Tracheostomy
A
The insertion of a tube through the airway made in the airway
3
Q
Tracheostomy CONTRAINDICATIONS
A
coagulopathies and thrombocytopaenia
tracheal collapse, mass or obstruction
increased intracranial pressure
4
Q
Size of needle used in tracheostomy
A
(14-16G)
5
Q
Where is the incision made for tracheostomy
A
(between 3rd and 4th tracheal ring)
6
Q
Cleaning tracheostomy tube of secretions
A
every 15-30 minutes.
7
Q
Humidification of tracheostomy tube
A
Isotonic saline 3-5ml every hour
8
Q
The stoma site must be monitored
A
every 4 hours
9
Q
Nursing Care: checking RR, effort and lung auscultation
A
every 2 hours
10
Q
COMPLICATIONS
A
obstruction
dislodgement,
occlusion of the tube
vagal response,
stimulation of gag reflex
infection.
