Pulmonary Trach Care

Question 1

Immediate post op care for trach

Answer 1

For first 24hrs no messing with inner cannula or changing trach ties

Monitor for bleeding

Question 2

Safety measure for patients with trach

Answer 2

Have an obturator which is used to insert the outer cannula which is then removed afterwards.

The obturator is kept at the client’s bedside in case the tube becomes dislodged and needs to be reinserted.

Maintain patency of the tube and minimize the risk for infection

Question 3

Trach care safety measures

Answer 3

Maintain patent airway with frequent suctioning

Pre-oxygenate before suctioning

Monitor for signs of infection, color of drainage, stoma site, and secretions

Perform trach care once a shift by changing inner cannula and trach ties