Como cuidar de traqueostomias: Manual para você e sua família

Abstract

This guidance manual aims to train caregivers of patients with tracheostomies, offering a practical and detailed guide to safe and efficient care. The booklet comprehensively covers the main tracheostomy-related devices, explaining their functions and importance in the respiratory care process. It also describes the correct techniques for orotracheal and nasotracheal suctioning, which are essential for ensuring airway clearance and preventing respiratory complications. More than just a technical manual, the material seeks to enable caregivers to develop fundamental skills to provide quality care, while promoting autonomy and confidence in the daily management of the patient. The content also explores preventive aspects, such as proper device maintenance and sanitization, offering clear guidance on how to deal with possible complications and identify signs of complications. With accessible language and practical illustrations, the manual aims to be an indispensable tool for health professionals and family members, promoting the humanization of care and the safety of patients with tracheostomies.