Important Phone Numbers - Covidien Shiley Manual De Usuario

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REAd BEfoRE USinG THiS
HomECARE GUidE
Caution: This manual is intended as
a guide only and should not replace
institutional policies or physicians'
orders.
Caution: This guide and the product
usage directions are intended for use
with Shiley tracheostomy products
™
from Covidien only. Use of these
guidelines with other tracheostomy
products is not recommended. Always
follow your doctor's or hospital's
directions if they differ from those
found here.
Warning: Shiley tracheostomy tubes
are sterile if not opened, damaged or
broken. DO NOT RESTERILIZE Shiley
Tracheostomy Tubes.
note: Federal law restricts Shiley
tracheostomy tubes to sale by, or on the
order of, a physician.

important phone numbers

Doctor __________________________________________________________________________________________
Homecare Provider ______________________________________________________________________________
Homecare Supplier ______________________________________________________________________________
Emergency ______________________________________________________________________________________
WHAT'S inSidE
This booklet provides information on how to care for your
tracheostomy tube. You will find tips on how to suction,
change ties, change tubes and care for the skin around the
opening in your neck. Also included are basic safety tips, a
problem-solving guide and an easy-to-understand glossary
of the technical terms you may hear.
Review Safety Tips & notes
On page 3, and throughout this guide, are a number of
safety tips and notes designed to warn about conditions
that could adversely affect you. There are others that
caution about situations that could damage your Shiley™
tracheostomy tube. Take a moment to review these tips and
notes before you begin your tracheostomy tube homecare.
CREdiTS
Covidien gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the
following individuals to the production of this homecare
guide.
Marie Lemoine MSN, RN, RCP
Rob St. John MSN, RN, RRT
Paula Thompson BS, RRT
Missy Toigo MA, CCC-SLP