Why would anyone use a Transtracheal catheter instead of a nasal cannula?
Lower Oxygen Requirements Because the transtracheal catheter delivers the oxygen right where it’s needed, it reduces resting oxygen requirements in most patients by 50-60%. Transtracheal oxygen allows individuals to use their portable oxygen system more frequently and for longer periods of time.
When would you use a Transtracheal catheter?
Transtracheal oxygen therapyis a method used to deliver oxygen directly to the lungs. It is used to treat chronic hypoxemia (low blood oxygen). A small plastic catheter is surgically placed in your neck and sits in your windpipe (trachea). Oxygen is delivered through the catheter directly into your windpipe.
How do you clean a Transtracheal catheter?
Wash the cleaning rod with antibacterial soap. Rinse it under running water to completely remove all soap residue. Squirt about 1-2ml of sterile saline into the catheter, ½ of a plastic “bullet,” or two very quick squirts of the TTS saline canister. The squirt of saline may cause coughing.
Which of the following are advantages of using Transtracheal oxygen to therapy catheters?
Benefits of Transtracheal Oxygen Delivery
- TTO delivery bypasses the “dead space” in the upper airways and mouth, allowing oxygen to pass directly into the trachea.
- This reduces the overall oxygen needed during rest and with exercise.
What is Transtracheal aspiration?
Transtracheal aspiration is a technique for the collection of bronchial secretions for laboratory evaluation and culture. This technique is useful when standard sputum collection has not provided adequate material or determination of the infective agent(s).
What is a simple oxygen mask?
simple mask and rebreather. A simple face mask is usually used to deliver a low to moderate amount of oxygen. A simple mask contains holes on the sides to let exhaled air through and to prevent suffocation in case of a blockage. It can deliver around 40 percent to 60 percent oxygen at 6 to 10 L/min.
How do you ventilate a tracheostomy patient?
Attempt to ventilate using standard upper airway techniques, such as oral and nasal airways, bag-valve-mask, or LMAs. To do this, you will have to occlude the stoma with gentle pressure. (Skip if laryngectomy.) If unsuccessful, attempt to ventilate via the stoma.
How often do you change disposable inner cannula?
Secretions can adhere to the inner cannula which can reduce the inner diameter resulting in increased work of breathing and potentially block the patient’s airway. The inner cannula should be removed and inspected once per 8 hour shift or if the patient shows any signs of respiratory distress.
Do you remove inner cannula before suctioning?
When suctioning through a tracheostomy tube with an inner cannula, do not remove the cannula. The inner cannula remains in place during suctioning so that the outer cannula does not collect secretions. If oropharyngeal or nasal suctioning is required, complete after tracheal suctioning. Discard suction catheter.
What is trach mask?
Tracheostomy mask allows for the delivery of oxygen therapy to patients who have had a tracheostomy. The mask is contructed of molded transparent, medical grade PVC. It comes equipped with a swivel adapter and a spandex terylene adjustable strap for added comfort.