oxygenation Flashcards
1
Q
caring tracheostomy
A
ASSESSMENT
Assess
* Respiratory status including ease of breathing, rate, rhythm,
depth, lung sounds, and oxygen saturation level
* Pulse rate
. Appearance of redness, swelling, purulent.
PLANNING
Sterile disposable tracheostomy cleaning kit.
Disposable inner cannula
Sterile normal saline
Sterile gloves
sterile tracheostomy dressing
IMPLEMENTATION
Perform hand hygiene
Provide for client privacy
Prepare the client and the equipment.
Clean the inner cannula
Clean the incision site and tube flange
Apply a sterile dressing.
Change the tracheostomy ties
