Nurse’s Roles In Caring For Patients With Tracheostomy In Intensive Care

Authors

  • Supanee Kaewthamrong
  • Nujaree Hakom

Keywords:

tracheostomy care, intensive care unit, role of nurse

Abstract

             Tracheostomy care is a common and important concern in an intensive care unit. Nurses are the health care professionals who must provide proper care to prevent complications among patients with tracheostomy. This article aimed to guide the indications, benefits, complications, and nursing care for critical-care patients with tracheostomy. Significant post-tracheostomy complications include bleeding and tracheostomy tube obstruction. The nursing role regarding intensive care patients with tracheostomy includes bleeding assessment, stoma care, suction and cuff care. Therefore, nurses who practice early detection of these problems can prevent tracheostomy complications.

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Published

2020-12-28

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Kaewthamrong, S., & Hakom, N. . (2020). Nurse’s Roles In Caring For Patients With Tracheostomy In Intensive Care. The Journal of Faculty of Nursing Burapha University, 28(4), 114–123. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/Nubuu/article/view/248305