Tracheostomy; Going home with a Tracheostomy英文书.pdf

Going home with a Tracheostomy While in the hospital you or a caregiver will learn how to care for your tracheostomy (trach care). When you go home your community nurse or respiratory therapist will support you. Helpful tips at home Contacts, keep close by: ? community nurse or respiratory therapist phone numbers ? emergency phone numbers ? oxygen supply phone number ? equipment supply phone number ? a list of questions, problems, notes in a book or diary ? a calendar for follow-up appointments To set up your home, use: ? good lighting ? 3 pronged grounded outlet ? a place to put all your supplies; a room with shelves or an empty large drawer ? a room that is easy to keep clean and free of dust ? a comfortable spot in the room to sit or lie down ? a safe area away from children and pets ? a place free of drafts away from open windows, heating ducts and fans To do tracheostomy care: ? set aside 30 minutes ? limit distractions; such as not answering your phone Going home with a Tracheostomy Table of contents Page Preventing infection 1 Cleaning your hands 2 Learning about your respiratory system 4 Learning the parts of a tracheostomy tube 7 Suctioning the tracheostomy 8 Doing stoma care 13 Cleaning the tracheostomy tube 14 Sterilizing distilled water 16 The portable suction unit 17 Using a Manual Resuscitator (bag) 23 Going home with a Tracheostomy Preventing infection The most important thing you can do to prevent infection is to clean your hands. Always clean your hands before and after doing anything to the tracheostomy area or tube. Tips to prevent infections Never reuse clear plastic catheters. Always perform routine trac