Question 1

what are possible complications of having a tracheostomy tube?

Accepted Answer

Infection / bleeding: Tracheostomy tubes are not suggested without a very good reason (usually because the patient cannot breathe without a machine and won't recover that ability for some time). Like all artificial openings into the body, they can let germs in resulting in infection of the tube site or of the lungs. Very rarely, the tube can rub a hole into the neck blood vessels and major bleeding can result.

Question 2

what are the possible complications of living with a tracheostomy?

Accepted Answer

Keep trachs clean: The two most common issues with tracheostomies are infection around the stoma site and obstruction of the tracheostomy tube.  Both of these can be minimized and prevented with good hygiene and cleaning practices.

Question 3

is dr any use of usin tracheostomy if d person is unconscious for 7 dys on ventilatn n has anoxal injury? help

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Depends on the initial injury that precipitated hypoxia and duration.
Depends on the overall vital signs
the tracheostomy provides secure airway for movement to extended care facility hoping for any recovery.
May be none!

tough choices.

Question 4

what do you have to do to take care of a tracheostomy?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning trachs: Clean your trach tube and the skin around it at least once a day. Follow these 4 basic steps:  (1) collect your supplies amd choose a clean well-lit space near a sink and mirror  (2) remove the inner cannula  (3) clean the inner cannula in bowl of distilled water and hydrogen peroxide; clean with a trach tube brush and rinse with water (4) clean your neck plate and skin.

Question 5

what would be a reason to do a tracheostomy?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Mechanical obstruction of the airway is one (e.g. Tumor, swelling). The other common one is patients on long term ventilator support (respirator) who may benefit from better clearing of secretions and earlier liberation from the ventilator.

Question 6

what's tracheostomy care for little children?

Accepted Answer

Cleanliness...: Keeping the cannulas as clean as possible if your child has one is important.  Suctioning as needed can help to keep it clear of secretion buildup as well.  For those trachs without inner cannulas that can be exchanged, often a trach change will be done every so often to keep it clean and open.

Question 7

can a person with a tracheostomy drive a car?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, a person with a tracheostomy can drive a car.

Question 8

what happens when water enters a tracheostomy?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration: A trachesotomy is an opening (ostomy) in the front of the neck that connects your windpipe (trachea) to the outside world directly.  They can be temporary or permanent.  If water enters a tracheostomy, coughing due to bronchospasm will occur as a protective mechanism can occur.  Significant amount can lead to an aspiration pneumonia.  If enough water enters, it can lead to drowning and death.

Question 9

how is cpr done for someone with a tracheostomy?

Accepted Answer

Much easier : Previous CPR requires chest compression and breathing for the patient. While breathing is still important, the emphasis now is on chest compression. Having tracheostomy diminishes the need for actually breathing for the patient as chest compression achieves the same with positive and negative airflow  that come with compression.

Question 10

looking for help with tracheostomy in south africa?

Accepted Answer

NEDD MD: Tracheotomy is a complicated procedure
 you need an expert who can perform and take care of in follow up and proper care and follow up is very important
 procedure is done in a hospital setting and depends on the clinical diagnosis , indications for trach and other commodities

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