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(J95.0) Tracheostomy malfunction
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435 372 in individuals diagnosis tracheostomy malfunction confirmed
Diagnosis tracheostomy malfunction is diagnosed Men are 27.17% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis tracheostomy malfunction
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis tracheostomy malfunction
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease tracheostomy malfunction - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features tracheostomy malfunction
Absence or low individual and public risk
Tracheostomy malfunction - what does this mean
A tracheostomy malfunction occurs when the tracheostomy tube becomes blocked, displaced, or kinked, preventing adequate air from entering the lungs. this can lead to hypoxia, respiratory distress, and other serious complications.
What happens during the disease - tracheostomy malfunction
Tracheostomy malfunction is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the tracheostomy tube becomes blocked, displaced, or otherwise fails to function properly. this can be caused by an accumulation of secretions, improper placement of the tube, or an obstructed airway due to a foreign object. if left untreated, the patient can experience difficulty breathing, hypoxia, and respiratory failure.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed medical history
- Perform a physical examination
- Order imaging tests such as a chest X-ray or CT scan
- Order laboratory tests such as blood tests or a culture of the tracheostomy site
- Perform a tracheostomy tube exchange
- Monitor the patient's vital signs
- Check for signs of infection
- Check for blockages in the tracheostomy tube
- Check for leaks in the tracheostomy tube
- Check for proper placement of the tracheostomy tube
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the tracheostomy malfunction
- Assess the patient's condition and breathing.
- Check the tracheostomy tube for any obstruction or kinking.
- Check the tracheostomy site and the surrounding area for signs of infection.
- Check the tracheostomy tube to ensure that it is the correct size and is securely in place.
- Check the tracheostomy tube cuff for proper inflation.
- Check the tracheostomy tube for any signs of damage or wear.
- Check the tracheostomy tube for any signs of leakage.
- Check the tracheostomy tube for any signs of blockage.
- Check the tracheostomy tube for any signs of corrosion.
- Check the tracheostomy tube for any signs of disconnection.
- Check the patient's tracheostomy care for any signs of improper technique.
- Check the patient's airway for any signs of obstruction.
- Check the patient's suctioning technique for any signs of improper technique.
- Check the patient's oxygen delivery system for any signs of malfunction.
- Check the patient's ventilator settings for any signs of malfunction.
- Check the patient's breathing pattern for any signs of abnormality.
- Administer oxygen therapy as needed.
- Administer medications as prescribed.
- Provide suctioning as needed.
- Provide chest physiotherapy as needed.
- Provide humidification as needed.
- Provide tracheostomy care as needed.
- Provide ventilator support as needed.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs.
- Monitor the patient's oxygen saturation.
- Monitor the patient's respiratory rate.
- Monitor the patient's breathing pattern.
- Monitor the patient's tracheostomy tube for any signs of malfunction.
- Monitor the patient's tracheostomy care for any signs of improper technique.
- Monitor the patient's suctioning technique for any signs of improper technique.
- Monitor the patient's oxygen delivery system for any signs of malfunction.
- Monitor the patient's ventilator settings for any signs of malfunction.
- Provide patient and family education regarding tracheostomy care and management.
26 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Tracheostomy malfunction - Prevention
Preventing tracheostomy malfunction involves regularly checking and cleaning the tracheostomy site, as well as the tracheostomy tube, to ensure that it is not blocked or damaged. it is also important to ensure that the tracheostomy tube is the correct size and is securely in place. additionally, it is important to monitor the patient for signs of infection or irritation around the tracheostomy site.