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a) When does a client need a tracheostomy? b)List 2 (two) nursing considerations while caring for...

a) When does a client need a tracheostomy? b)List 2 (two) nursing considerations while caring for a client with a tracheostomy.

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--WHEN DOES A CLIENT NEED A TRACHEOSTOMY?

ANS) Tracheostomy are done because,

-- For delivering oxygen to the lungs.

-- To clean airway secretions.

-- For the bypass of an blocked upper airway.

The tracheostomy are done for because of the lack of air going to the lungs.The reason for the needed air are not getting to the lungs are:

-- Paralysis of vocal cord.

-- Injury of larynx.

-- serious neck or mouth injury.

-- Epiglottis infection.

-- Blockage due to foreign body.

-- injury of chest wall.

-- Diaphragm dysfunction.

-- pierre Robin syndrome.

-- Breakage of cervical vertebrae with the damage of spinal cord.

-- Respiratory control disorders.

-- patients in comma stage.

-- Weakening of chest muscle and also the diaphragm.

-- Big jaw or tongue which blocks the airway.

In all above conditions the client need a Tracheostomy.

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS WHILE CARING FOR A CLIENT WITH A TRACHEOSTOMY:

-- A Tracheostomy means opening the tracheae of the neck down to the larynx and placing an artificial tube ,thus artificial airway is developed.This is done in the patients who need long time airway support.

-- Nursing are having a important role in tracheostomy care for the  patients to keep the patency of the tube and to reduce the risk of infection.

-- At the first tracheostomy is need to be suctioned and should be cleaned in every 1 to 2 hours intervals.But according to the client after the initial inflammatory response ,the tracheostomy care is only needed to give once or twice a day.

-- The Nurses need to provide a comfort and needed to avoid the displacement of the patient or client.

-- To facilitate healing and prevent skin damage in the place around tracheostomy opening.

-- Introduce yourself to the patient and tell them what kind of care you are going to provide them.

-- Provide the infection controlling care like hand and body hygiene.

-- clean and replace the inner cannula.

-- The tracheostomy ties should be changed to keep the skin much clean.

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