Delcannulation of Tracheostomy tube
Tracheostomy is a common procedure in ICU patients for requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation (MV) and airway protection.
Delcannulation
Delcannulation is process, tracheostomy tube is removed when patient has no longer needs it.
The process of weaning from tracheostomy to maintenance of spontaneous respiration term known as decannulation.
Procedure
1. Place the patient is supine (flat) on their bed.
2 The tracheostomy tube is removed and the opening into the neck (stoma) is covered with sterile gauze and a tape is placed over the gauze.
3. The patient is instructed to occlude over gauze with their finger tip every time they are cough or speak so that air does not leak.
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