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Tracheostomy
Alternate Names : Trach
What happens right after the procedure?
After the procedure:
the tube will be tied in place using a special type of string
the muscle and skin will be brought back together with stitches
a sterile gauze dressing will be applied
the person will not be able to talk while the tube is in place. It is important to have a paper and pencil for the person to write on after awakening.
depending on the reason for the tracheostomy, the person may be attached to an artificial breathing machine, or ventilator
frequent suctioning down the tracheostomy tube will be necessary to remove secretions
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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/04/01
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