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Tracheostomy Nursing Care

Our nurses are experienced in providing a complete range of nursing care specializations, including nursing care for Tracheostomy patients :

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Home Nursing Care Of Tracheostomy Patient | Tracheostomy Care Nursing – Care24

 

Looking for tracheostomy care nursing at home, Care24 will be the right choice for your loved ones. Skilled experts in Care24 creates the tracheostomy nursing care plan for patients to maintain proper health.To know further details on tracheostomy care nursing procedure & nursing care of tracheostomy patient contact our Care24 experts.

 

Tracheostomy is a procedure that helps in creating a surgical airway in the cervical trachea. It is usually performed in patients who have difficulty weaning  ventilator, followed by those who have suffered from any trauma or a catastrophic neurologic insult. Neoplasticism and infectious processes are less common in diseases that require a surgical airway.

 

Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure of access; therefore, it should be discussed in respect of the problem it addresses:

access to the tracheobronchial tree. The trachea is a passage between the upper airway and the lungs that delivers moist warm air and expels carbon dioxide and sputum. Failure or blockage of it at any point can be most readily corrected with the provision of access for mechanical ventilators and suction equipment. In the cases of upper airway obstruction, tracheostomy helps in providing a path of low resistance for air exchange.

 

Difference between tracheostomy and tracheotomy

 

A tracheostomy which is also called tracheotomy,  is an opening which is surgically created through the neck into the trachea (windpipe) to allow direct access to the breathing tube and is commonly done under general anesthesia. The term “tracheotomy” refers to the incision into the trachea (windpipe) that forms a temporary or permanent opening, which is called a “tracheostomy,” however; the terms are sometimes used interchangeably.

Early Complications which may arise just after the tracheostomy procedure include:

  • Bleeding
  • Air gets trapped around the lungs (pneumothorax)
  • Air found trapped in the deeper layers of the chest(pneumomediastinum)
  • Air trapped underneath the skin around the tracheostomy called as subcutaneous emphysema.
  • Damage to the swallowing tube (esophagus)
  • Injury to the nerve which moves the vocal cords.
  • Tracheostomy tube blocked by blood clots,pressure or mucus of the airway walls.
  • Any type of Blockages can be prevented by suctioning, humidifying the air, and selecting the appropriate tracheostomy tube.

Many of these early complications can be dealt or avoided with appropriate help with our experienced surgeons.

Later Complications that may show up while the tracheostomy tube is in place, include:

  • Accidental removal of the whole or part of  tracheostomy tube, accidental decannulation.
  • Infection occurring in trachea and around the tracheostomy tube
  • Windpipe itself may become damaged.

These complications can be prevented or quickly relieved with if the caregiver has proper knowledge of how to care for the tracheostomy site.

High-risk groups

The other risks associated with tracheostomies are higher in the following groups of patients:

  • children, especially newborns and infants
  • smokers
  • alcohol abusers
  • diabetics
  • immunocompromised patients
  • persons with chronic diseases or respiratory infections
  • persons taking steroids or cortisone

A tracheostomy is usually done to cure one of several reasons:

  • It is done to bypass an obstructed upper airway
  • Also performed to clean and remove secretions from the airway;
  • Prolonged mechanical ventilation (breathing machine); and
  • To more easily, and usually more safely, deliver oxygen to the lungs.

Patients are able to enjoy a good lifestyle with a permanent tracheostomy tube. However, some people find it difficult to adapt to breathing and communication.

Physical activity

One should be able to continue everyday activities, but you should avoid vigorous activities for about six weeks after the procedure.

Speech

Speaking is a difficult task after having a tracheostomy. After tracheostomy is  done, one should refer to language and speech therapist who will help to give you further advice and training in speaking while the tube is still inserted so that you can improve your ability to communicate.

Our surgeon monitors the healing for several days after the tracheostomy. The initial tube placed at the time of surgery will be changed to a new tube between 10 and 14 days following surgery. Tube is changed subsequently by the treating physician or nursing staff.

Mainly, Speech will be difficult until the time comes for a special tube to be placed. Once the-size of the tube is decreased, speaking may be possible. At the appropriate time, instructions will be given. Oral feeding will also be difficult until a smaller tube is placed.

If the tracheostomy tube will be necessary for a long period of time, the patient and family will be helped with home care. This will include suctioning of the trachea, changing and cleaning of the tube.

 

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Frequently Asked questions

  • When recovering from an illness or surgery, you look forward to returning to your own home and recuperating in an environment where you are comfortable, relaxed and safe. This is made possible with our in-home nursing services.
  • Care needs of those who are advanced in age and are unable to take care of themselves can be an overwhelming task for the rest of the family members. This often leads to the thought that a nursing home/care home is the only practical option left.
  • Complex care needs might make one want to consider moving to a nursing home to recover under the watch of trained professionals. Our in-home nursing services can help you recover in the comfort of your own home.
    Our in-home nursing services will help smoothen-out the transition from Hospital to Home
  • Recovery in familiar surroundings, surrounded by family, is proven to be quicker
  • Our nurses take care of your complex needs while helping you maintain your independence, lifestyle and daily routine.
  • Home care nursing helps those advanced in age too; for them home is where all their memories are, where their children and grand-children live. It is the place they feel needed and loved.
    With our home care nursing services, you can provide the best care for your loved one in the family home, without making any extra demands of your family members.

Care24’s trained nurses provide high quality home care nursing services for hospital like care at home. Whether you are looking for simple support in doing everyday tasks when recovering or need complex care that can be daunting for family members to undertake. Our nurses are highly trained medical professionals capable of providing hospital-like care in the comfort of your own home.

Our nurses are experienced in providing a complete range of nursing care specializations:

  • Taking medicines on time, monitoring blood pressure and other vitals, and fixing a diet plan
  • Oral and personal hygiene, feeding and bathroom assistance, or assistance with mobility
  • Caring and dressing wounds, handling IV infusions and other medical equipment, emptying catheter bags, colostomy bags and bed pans
  • Our nurses (females) or brothers (males) are highly qualified, experienced, and capable of providing hospital like nursing care in the comfort of your own home. All our Nurses go through a rigorous background check, a written exam and trained in all medical procedures that are listed below to ensure you get expert & professional in-home nursing services.
  • Our Nurses are medically qualified with BSc, GNM, or ANM degrees, and many years of experience with leading hospitals. Since each case is unique and may require specific skills, we also ensure that we identify and deploy which nurse will be best for your need.
  • Our nurses and brothers are discreet, and sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of the patient and other family members. Our Nurses are familiar with following a physician’s instructions when caring for a patient and empathic to offer encouragement and support to those who require our nursing care services.

You can fill a request form on our website or download our app and simply click a button to request a Nurse.

Provide us with medical details of the patient who needs nursing care, the tasks the nurse needs to do, the duration for which you need our in-home nursing services and your preferences of gender or language if any.

Our team will connect with you to confirm your requirement and send a nurse to take care of the patient. All our nurses are uniformed and carry identification to help you know that you are indeed letting a trained professional from Care24 into your home.