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Question 1

what is tracheostomy?

Answer 1

AN INCISION THROUGH THE NECK INTO THE TRACHEA. TRACHEOSTOMY OPENS THE AIRWAY AND AIDS BREATHING.

Question 2

what is a stoma?

Answer 2

an opening, naturally or surgically created, which connects a body cavity to the outside environment (between trachea and anterior surface of neck)

Question 3

what is tracheostomy care?

Answer 3

changing and cleaning trach inner tube, cleaning the site, changing dressing

Question 4

what is the purpose of tracheostomy?

Answer 4

maintain airway patency, maintain cleanliness and prevent infection, facilitate healing and prevent skin excroriation, promtoe comfort, prevent displacement

Question 5

what are the parts of trach tube?

Answer 5

cuff, outer cannula, flange/faceplate, pilot balloon, cuff inflation line, inner cannula, obturator

Question 6

what are the equipment used in trach care?

Answer 6

sterile sponge, sterile applicator or swab, trach kit, tracheostomy tie tape, sterile towels, hydrogen peroxide, nss, sterile gloves