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Best practice in the care of patients with a tracheostomy

Authors :
Bond, Penny
Grant, Fiona
Cotart, Lynne
Elder, Fiona
Source :
Nursing Times. July 29, 2003, Vol. 99 Issue 30, 24-25
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

A guide to nursing care of patients with a tracheotomy is presented. Guidelines include remembering to care for the underlying health problem, helping the patient to communicate and eat and suctioning and cleaning the tracheotomy tube.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09547762
Volume :
99
Issue :
30
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nursing Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.107772030