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Tracheostomy care

Tracheostomy care
  • Respiratory secretions
  • Dressing
  • Inner tube


Patient assessment

  • Urinalysis
  • Measuring pulse
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Measurement of gastric fluid pH
  • Calculation of body mass index

Respiratory procedures

Respiratory procedures
  • Use of a non-rebreathing oxygen mask
  • Measuring peak expiratory flow
  • Use of a nebuliser
  • Use of an inhaler
  • Use of nasal sprays in allergic rhinitis

Specimen collection

  • Obtaining a midstream specimen of urine
  • Collecting a stool specimen
  • Obtaining a nasal swab
  • Obtaining a sputum sample
  • Central venous catheter tip sampling

Urinary catheters

  • Catheter valves
  • Catheter drainage and support systems
  • Removing an indwelling urinary catheter
  • Intermittent self-catheterisation
  • Female urinary catheterisation
  • Male urinary catheterisation

Neurological assessment

  • Assessing level of consciousness
  • Pupillary assessment
  • Glasgow Coma Scale 1
  • Glasgow Coma Scale 2

Carrying out last offices

Last offices
  • Preparing for the procedure
  • Preparation of the body




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