Hospital with very recent tracheotomy

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87 years old male in the hospital with very recent tracheotomy I attempted to suction assess the patient's overall condition. Check vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. Look for signs of respiratory distress. suction and clean it and suctioning attempts. Rinse the catheter with sterile saline. teach them how to care for their tracheostomy at home, including how to suction and clean it.

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