Re: Heading to sub-acute unit at an LTC...what should I expect?
I just finished a clinical rotation on a subacute floor and it was incredible. I also went in with no experience suctioning or trache care and learned sooooo much.
First off, our instructor demonstrated how to properly suction and ambubag a pt and found that when I had to do it myself, it was very easy.
Trache care is quite simple just remember to hold the trache in place when providing care....many times a pt will cough and the trache can become dislodged.
All in all, it was a wonderful experience...best of luck to you
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