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A member asked:
If i have a child with a trach, is it necessary to monitor them with an oxygen sat monitor overnite? i rarely have overnite nurse & i try 2 sleep some
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Yes: A trach tube could become plugged and you would want to know if your child needs suctioning or other care. A pulse oximeter is an easy, non-invasive way to do that.
Answered 8/4/2015
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