Trach and Chest Tube Care Keith R. Bailey RN, MSN, CCRN
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Trach and Chest Tube Care Keith R. Bailey RN, MSN, CCRN • “High Risk-Low Incidence “ Skill (Paul 2010) • Individual Nurse Only Has Trached Patient Infrequently • Many Risk Factors: Imply Need For Know How • Pt Population Present In All Areas Of Hospital • This Presentation: To Reduce Anxiety Level And Increase Knowledge Base Of Nurses Reasons For Tracheostomy Airway Obstruction : Tumors Or Other Cause Failure To Wean From Mechanical Ventilator Inability To Control Secretions Pulmonary Toileting Trauma Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risks To Tracheostomy Patients Hypoxia Bleeding Respiratory Arrest Airway Occlusion Infection Aspiration Tube Displacement Types Of Trachs Cuffed Cuffless Disposable Inner Cannula Non Disposable Inner Cannula Non Removable Tube Source: Lippincott’s nursing procedures (5th ed.). (2009). Tracheostomy care (p.555). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Cuffed Vs Cuffless Cuffed Trach: Usually For Less Stable Pt. Cuff Is Inflated To Seal Trachea Opening Less Risk Of Aspiration Required For Mechanical Ventilation Greater Risk Of Necrosis D/T Cuff Pressure Cuffless Trach: Usually For Stable Patients Long Term: Able To Eat, Speak Cannulas Different Designs, Manufacturers Disposable Cannulas: Disgard and Replace Non Disposable Cannulas: Clean & Replace Non Removable Tubes: Metal: Old Trachs With Stainless Steel Plastic: Formulated To Repel Secretions Source: Lippincott’s nursing procedures (5th ed.). (2009). Tracheostomy care (p.556-557). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Trach Care Clean Outer Stoma And Flange Replace Gauze Dressing (If Present) Replace Or Clean Inner Cannula (If Present) Check Cuff Pressure (If Cuffed) 18 – 25 mmHg Pressure Recommended Respiratory Therapy Has Pressure Gages Trach Tie Change: 2 People Needed S O U R C E : LIPPINCOTT’S NURSING PROCEDURES (5TH ED.). (2009). T R A C H E A L CUFF - PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS (P.551). PHILADELPHIA, PA: LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS. Speaking Valves Enable Patient To Speak Through Vocal Cords Enable Patient To Undergo Swallow Test Cuffed Trach Must Be Deflated Assess Patient For Distress: Remove Valve If: Decreasing SAO2, Changes In Heart Rate Dyspnea, Tachypnea, Coughing Anxiety, Coughing, Diaphoresis Source: Lippincott’s nursing procedures (5th ed.). (2009). Tracheal suction (p.560-561). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Suctioning: Best Practice Pederson Et Al (2008) • Only When Necessary: Combine With Q Shift Assessment, Ascultation, Repositioning, Etc. • Catheter < 50% Of Internal Airway Diameter • Use Lowest Possible Suction 80-120 mmHg If Possible, Up To 200 mmHg • Limit Depth To Length Of Tube Or To Carina • Continuous, Not Intermittent • Less Than 15 Sec For Suction Pass Suctioning Best Practice, Cont’d Saline NOT Routinely Recommended Oxygenate With 100% O2 For 30 Seconds Prior To And After Suctioning Hyperinflation NOT Recommended Increased Risk Of Barotrauma Use Sterile Catheter For Each Insertion Open Or Closed System: No Preference Chest Tube Care “High Risk-Low Incidence” Skill Similar Patient Population Many Patients Have Both At Times Patients Present In All Areas Of Hospital Reasons For Chest tubes • Pneumothorax • Hemothorax • Postop Drainage • Serous, Infected, Malignant Fluid Drainage • Trauma • May Be Inserted In OR, IR, ICU • Thoracentesis Catheter May Be Pulled After Draining, Prior To Arrival On Floor Risks To Chest Tube Patients Pneumothorax Bleeding Infection Pain Tube Displacement Source: Hanson, C.W. (2009). Procedures in critical care (p. 90). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Source: Nutbeam, T., & Daniels, R. (Eds.). (2010). ABC of practical procedures. (p. 90). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. Source: Nutbeam, T., & Daniels, R. (Eds.). (2010). ABC of practical procedures. (p. 89). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. Collection Device 3 Elements To Collection Device: Water Seal (Blue Liquid In Left Chamber) Suction Control (Dial in Upper Left Section) Collection Chamber (Filling From R To Left) -20 Cm Suction Most Common Orange Pop Up Window= Suction On Source: Lippincott’s nursing procedures (5th ed.). (2009). Thoracic drainage (p.560). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. To Connect Chest Tube Check MD Order For Suction Vs Water Seal Dial In Suction Level (-20 Cm Most Common) Connect Wall Suction To Collection Device Orange Pop Up Window Shows With Suction Blue Water Chamber 0-7 Air Leak Scale Assess Drainage, Record Q Shift in I&O Patient Assessment Absent Or Diminished Lung Sounds Dyspnea, Tachypnea Chest Pain Tracheal Shift Sucking Sound At Site Diaphoresis Notify MD If Patient Is In Distress Thank You • References • Hanson,W. (2009) Procedures in critical care. McGraw Hill Medical. • Lippincott’s Nursing Procedures 5th Ed. (2009). Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams & Wilkins • Nutbeam,T. and Daniels,R. Eds (2010). ABC of practical procedures. Wiley-Blackwell BMJ Books, a John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Publication. • Paul,F. (2010). Tracheostomy care and management in general hospital and community settings: Literature review. British Association of Critical care Nurses. Nursing in Critical Care 2010. Vol.15,No.2. 76-85. Pederson,C., Rosendahl-Nielson,M.,Hjermind,J., and Egerod,I. (2009). Endotracheal suctioning of the adult intubated patient-What is the evidence? Intensive and Critical Care Nursing 2009, 25, 21-30. www.elsvier.com/iccn Post Survey Monkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTXJ6W7 .