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Care Of Patient With Endotracheal Tube. Doctors use it under general anesthetic when a patient is in critical care needs mechanical ventilation or got into an emergency with a problem that affects the airways. To provide oral hygiene. The endotracheal tube is used to maintain a patient airway. Once a patient is intubated maintenance of the endotracheal tube placement is essential.
However it is often debated whether placing an endotracheal tube et or a supraglottic airway sga is the best option for patients in cardiac arrest. This will allow the lungs to expand better and prevent secretions stagnation. Performing nasal care oral care or securing the endotracheal or tracheostomy tube before putting on clean non sterile gloves 2b. If the client requires an artificial airway for longer than 10 to 14 days a tracheostomy may be created to avoid mucosal and vocal cord damage that can be caused by the endotracheal tube. Registered respiratory therapists rrt. To provide oral hygiene.
A ventilator t tube or trach collar will provide constant humidification.
Secure the endotracheal tube with tape or et holder to prevent movement or deviation of the tube in the trachea. Reposition patient every 2 hours. This will allow the lungs to expand better and prevent secretions stagnation. If the client requires an artificial airway for longer than 10 to 14 days a tracheostomy may be created to avoid mucosal and vocal cord damage that can be caused by the endotracheal tube. Once a patient is intubated maintenance of the endotracheal tube placement is essential. They ensure that the airways are open and that patients can breathe properly.