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Q: How do you maintain patency of tracheostomy tube?
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How do you prevent occlusion of the tracheostomy tube?

suctioning and routine weekly tracheostomy tube changes.


What is a tracheostomy tube?

A tube which is inserted into an incision in the trachea (tracheostomy) to relieve upper airway obstruction.


What is a tracheostomy cuff?

A tracheostomy cuff is the part of the airway device that inflates to hold the tube in place.


Is the passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway?

An Endo-Tracheal Tube (ET Tube, or ETT)I think the actual term their looking for is Endotracheal intubation


Why can't a patient with a tracheostomy sneeze?

I assure you that they can, if they have a actual tube in place.


Placement of a tube directly into the trachea to bypass the larynx is termed a?

tracheostomy


What is the meaning of tubal patency?

meaning that the tube are functioning good and higher chance of conception


What are the factors that influence your vital capacity?

Factors which may affect tidal volume and therefore overall minute ventilation during invasive ventilation include: lung compliance and resistance, Correct ETT/ tracheostomy positioning, adequate cuff pressure, ventilator settings ( eg. Is the pt in a controlled or spontaneous mode of ventilation, the level of pressure support dialed up etc), the patients conscious state and the patency of the ETT/tracheostomy tube.


What are some of the complications of having a tracheostomy tube in place?

Infection is the biggest threat.


What is the meaning of Bilateral Tubal Patency?

meaning that the tube are functioning good and higher chance of conception


What is patency of processus vaginalis?

Patency is the condition of being open. The processus vaginalis is a tube leading from a man's pelvis into the scrotum, but it should close before birth. If it doesn't a hydrocele may form.


Is tracheostomy tube care managed with medical asepsis or surgical asepsis?

In tracheostomy care, medical asepsis is performed although you use sterile equipment. - Ed Robert Arnad