Tracheostomy Care | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由LCParker著作·2014·被引用1次—(SeeTracheostomytubes.)Whencaringforapatientwithatracheostomy,nursingcareincludessuctioningthepatient,cleaningtheskinaroundthestoma,​ ...

Tracheotomy is one of the most common procedures performed on the critically ill patient. The longer a patient requires mechanical ventilation, the more likely it is that the patient will have a tracheostomy.1 In this article we will discuss indications, benefits, potential complications, and nursing care associated with tracheostomies.

The most common indication for tracheostomy is the need for long-term mechanical ventilation secondary to chronic respiratory failure. Other indications for tracheostomy include severe facial or or neck trauma or extensive surgery, congenital anomalies or upper airway obstruction.

Advantages of a tracheostomy compared with an endotracheal tube include facilitating oral hygiene, promoting patient comfort, providing a more secure airway, and decreasing the risk of tracheal n...