Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the inner cannula in a tracheostomy tube?
What is the purpose of the inner cannula in a tracheostomy tube?
Why is it important to lubricate the end of the tracheostomy tube and obturator?
Why is it important to lubricate the end of the tracheostomy tube and obturator?
Which part of the tracheostomy tube should be removed first when changing the tube?
Which part of the tracheostomy tube should be removed first when changing the tube?
What is the purpose of the obturator in a tracheostomy tube?
What is the purpose of the obturator in a tracheostomy tube?
Signup and view all the answers
Why should you untie the velcro strap before removing the tracheostomy tube?
Why should you untie the velcro strap before removing the tracheostomy tube?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done immediately after inserting the new tracheostomy tube?
What should be done immediately after inserting the new tracheostomy tube?
Signup and view all the answers
How should you secure the new tracheostomy tube after insertion?
How should you secure the new tracheostomy tube after insertion?
Signup and view all the answers