Tracheostomy obstruction: Difference between revisions
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
*Preoxygenate and place sterile saline solution into trachea and then suction | |||
**If this fails, inner cannula of tube can be removed and cleaned | |||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 11:53, 20 July 2015
Background
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Tracheostomy complications
Diagnosis
- Rule-out other causes of respiratory distress before assuming it is d/t obstruction
Management
- Preoxygenate and place sterile saline solution into trachea and then suction
- If this fails, inner cannula of tube can be removed and cleaned