Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Tracheostomy Care
Category: Respiratory
Assessment
Patient presents with a newly placed tracheostomy and requires assistance with airway management.
Diagnosis
Risk for impaired airway clearance related to tracheostomy.
Goals
Patient will maintain a patent airway as evidenced by clear breath sounds and effective coughing. Patient will demonstrate proper tracheostomy care techniques.
Interventions
Monitor respiratory status and tracheostomy site regularly. Perform tracheostomy care as per protocol to maintain patency and prevent infection. Suction tracheostomy as needed to clear secretions. Educate patient and family on tracheostomy care and emergency procedures.
Rationale
These interventions aim to maintain airway patency, prevent infection, and educate the patient and family on tracheostomy care.
Evaluation
Airway patency and tracheostomy site condition will be monitored to assess the effectiveness of interventions.