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Tracheostomy care involves cleaning and maintaining the tracheostomy tube to keep the airway open. Key steps include suctioning secretions from the tube, cleaning the inner cannula with saline and a brush, replacing the cannula, cleaning the site, applying a new sterile dressing, and changing ties. The inflated cuff helps direct airflow during ventilation but can damage the trachea so should be deflated when possible. Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning help clear secretions from the mouth and nose

Author

Kirstin del Carmen

Language

EN