What is the recommended negative suction pressure range for an adult tracheostomy?
QUESTION
What is the correct action if you cannot pass a suction catheter through the tracheostomy tube?
QUESTION
Which assessment best indicates that tracheostomy suctioning is needed?
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ANSWER
Visible/auscultated secretions, increased WOB, or decreased SpO2. These signs reflect secretion accumulation impairing airway patency and gas exchange, necessitating intervention.