Tracheostomy Research Paper
Benefits of Oxygen Therapy and Tracheostomy Placement
Rhoda F. Eshbach
Unitek College
August 7, 2016
Miss Williams
Abstract
This paper examines numerous published articles that speak about the benefits of oxygen therapy, its medical uses, and its palliative values. This paper discusses two differing possibilities in oxygen application, and various conditions that can be managed with oxygen
(Sharifipour, 2011). This study will also explain tracheostomy use, when it is indicated, and how it is a benefit to the world of medicine today ( Nikitopoulou,2015). This paper will show two related nursing diagnoses. It will elaborate on some nursing interventions during the administration of oxygen, or while performing the care of a tracheostomy(Kou, …show more content…
If a person is already in surgery for severe facial trauma, for example, it could seem appropriate to utilize a tracheostomy, even though it also poses some complications. One reason for this, is it allows continued intubation without more sedative drugs, which gives the patient a clearer thought process for continued plan of care. (Battle,2013) A patient can talk more quickly after trauma if a tracheostomy is placed early. Being able to talk aids his self-esteem. (Freeman, 2016)Included, too, is the patient who is likely to be on mechanical ventilation until death. If a tracheostomy is placed, it can enable that individual to die at home. These are some of the benefits, in short, of the tracheostomy placement.
Discussion
The subject of oxygen therapy is of a very broad nature, and therefore it is possible that conflicts will be found in application of the principles of oxygen therapy and tracheostomy placement. Oxygen therapy requires knowledge of a person’s medical history, familiarity with baseline oxygen levels, and vigilance for any changes in patient condition. Patency of the airway is paramount, and if not maintained, will ultimately lead to …show more content…
It is important that patient teaching be clear, informative, and in the best interest of the patient.
Nursing Diagnoses -Anxiety r/t shortness of breath AEB patient yelling, “Help me,” and clutching the throat with hands. -Interventions: per MD order, nasal canula, check O2 stats every 20 minutes for first hour. Raise head of bed to Fowler’s position, if tolerated. Notify doctor of anxiety. -Rationale: Freedom from fear and anxiety can be experienced after physiologic need for oxygenation is
Rhoda F. Eshbach
Unitek College
August 7, 2016
Miss Williams
Abstract
This paper examines numerous published articles that speak about the benefits of oxygen therapy, its medical uses, and its palliative values. This paper discusses two differing possibilities in oxygen application, and various conditions that can be managed with oxygen
(Sharifipour, 2011). This study will also explain tracheostomy use, when it is indicated, and how it is a benefit to the world of medicine today ( Nikitopoulou,2015). This paper will show two related nursing diagnoses. It will elaborate on some nursing interventions during the administration of oxygen, or while performing the care of a tracheostomy(Kou, …show more content…
If a person is already in surgery for severe facial trauma, for example, it could seem appropriate to utilize a tracheostomy, even though it also poses some complications. One reason for this, is it allows continued intubation without more sedative drugs, which gives the patient a clearer thought process for continued plan of care. (Battle,2013) A patient can talk more quickly after trauma if a tracheostomy is placed early. Being able to talk aids his self-esteem. (Freeman, 2016)Included, too, is the patient who is likely to be on mechanical ventilation until death. If a tracheostomy is placed, it can enable that individual to die at home. These are some of the benefits, in short, of the tracheostomy placement.
Discussion
The subject of oxygen therapy is of a very broad nature, and therefore it is possible that conflicts will be found in application of the principles of oxygen therapy and tracheostomy placement. Oxygen therapy requires knowledge of a person’s medical history, familiarity with baseline oxygen levels, and vigilance for any changes in patient condition. Patency of the airway is paramount, and if not maintained, will ultimately lead to …show more content…
It is important that patient teaching be clear, informative, and in the best interest of the patient.
Nursing Diagnoses -Anxiety r/t shortness of breath AEB patient yelling, “Help me,” and clutching the throat with hands. -Interventions: per MD order, nasal canula, check O2 stats every 20 minutes for first hour. Raise head of bed to Fowler’s position, if tolerated. Notify doctor of anxiety. -Rationale: Freedom from fear and anxiety can be experienced after physiologic need for oxygenation is