Preparation for tracheostomy care in the acute care environment includes:

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Open two cotton-tipped swab packages,and pour normal saline on one package and leave the other package dry.
Open sterile tracheostomy kit.Apply gloves.Keep dominant hand sterile throughout procedure.Assist patient to a position that is comfortable for both nurse and patient (usually supine or semi-Fowler's).While touching only the outer aspect of the tube,remove the inner cannula with nondominant hand.Drop inner cannula into hydrogen peroxide basin.

Preparation for Tracheostomy Care in the Acute Care Environment Includes