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Suctioning Your Tracheostomy
Suctioning keeps your trach tube clear of excess mucus. Suction your tube as advised by your health care provider. Follow these guidelines and any others you're given.
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Tracheostomy Care
These guidelines can help you care for your trach tube, your stoma, and the skin around the stoma.
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Using an Incentive Spirometer
An incentive spirometer is a handheld device that helps you do deep breathing exercises. Learn how to use it with these step-by-step instructions.
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Using a PCA Pump
After surgery, a PCA pump lets you give yourself pain medicine, as you need it. The medicine is delivered through an IV (intravenous) line, a thin tube that goes into your vein.
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Incision Care: Abdomen
Dressing your incision helps keep it clean, dry, and infection-free. That way it will heal faster. Here are steps to follow.
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Nutrition After Surgery
Some people feel a little nauseated after surgery. This is often due to medicines, dehydration, or simply the stress of surgery. Follow these helpful tips.
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Managing Pain with Oral Medicines After Surgery
Once you're home after surgery, you may have some pain. For effective pain management, follow the tips you may have learned in the hospital.
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Advance Medical Directive
An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if you could no longer express your wishes. Be aware that laws vary from state to state, and it may be worthwhile to talk with an attorney.
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Pre-Surgery Checklist
You are scheduled to have surgery. The health care staff will try to make your stay comfortable. Use the guidelines below to remind yourself what to do before surgery.
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