Tracheostomy Suctioning - a sterile procedure used to clear mucus and secretions from a patient’s airway when they cannot cough/clear secretions effectively. Indications for a Tracheostomy: - prolonged ventilator reauients - facilitate weaning from ventilation Airway Patency: - choking/airway obstruction, tumours, head/neck cancer/operation Airway Protection: - prevention of aspiration following neurological insults, reduced conscious state Secretions Management: - facilitate airway clearance Be
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Tracheostomy Suctioning - a sterile procedure used to clear mucus and secretions from a patient’s airway when they cannot cough/clear secretions effectively. Indications for a Tracheostomy: - prolonged ventilator reauients - facilitate weaning from ventilation Airway Patency: - choking/airway obstruction, tumours, head/neck cancer/operation Airway Protection: - prevention of aspiration following neurological insults, reduced conscious state Secretions Management: - facilitate airway clearance Be
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