| A | B |
|---|
| tracheotomy | surgicaql incision into the trachea to establish an airway |
| tracheostomy | the stoma or opening that results from the surgical procedure |
| monitor these things in the patient with a trach | bleeding, difficulty breathing, absense of breath sounds, crepitus |
| hyperoxygenate the client | done prior to suctioning |
| do this for meals and one hour after | sit client up and inflate cuff |
| keep these at the bedside of the trach patient | ambu bag, obturator, trach (one size smaller) |
| parts of the trach | outer cannula, inner cannula, obturator |
| part of trach in place at all times | outer cannula |
| part of trach taken out for cleaning | inner cannula |
| part of trach used to guide insertion | obturator |
| balloon | also called cuff; inflate during mechanical ventilation or meals |
| fenestrated trach | opening inside that will allow air to pass |
| dressing for trach | precut sponge |
