Tracheostomy Care

Our Respiratory Therapists, who serve as the main clinicians, ensure that our patients get the complete post-surgery care they need following a tracheostomy – not only to help with recovery, but also to ensure their safety throughout the process.

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Benefits:

Ensures patient safety and stability following a tracheostomy
Increases family and community integration and social interactions, which enhance the patient’s quality of life
Reduced exposure to hospital-borne infections, including MRSA/MDRO

Inclusions:

Total clinical tracheostomy care from our Respiratory Therapists
Providing all emergency supplies and equipment at the patient’s bedside
Minimizing bronchial secretions by suctioning, chest clearance exercises and breathing techniques, and respiratory muscle strength training
Periodic cleaning of the suction catheter to avoid infections
Preventing skin breakdown through appropriate humidification, cuff management, and maintaining the skin surrounding the tracheostomy
Changing of the tracheostomy tube and inner cannula (as needed)
Following up on the hospital treating team’s order for patients evaluated for speaking valves (in conjunction with a speech-language pathologist, particularly for patients on a Mechanical Ventilator)

Supporting Services:

Medication and supplies management – ensures adequate stocking and facilitating collection of medical supplies where authorized
Back-up equipment – for our most frequently-used equipment
Appointment booking – guarantees timely bookings of appointments and other arrangements such as collections of reports