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After Care

Document in patient's record
• Procedure performed and time
 Amount, color, consistency of drainage on old dressing
 Condition of stoma, peristomal skin, skin around neck; note signs
of infection, excoriation etc.
 Patient’s response to procedure
 Respiratory status post procedure, including respiratory rate,
color, pulse ox if ordered
 Physical assessment and patient's response to treatment
 Instructions given to patient/caregiver
 Patient/caregiver understanding of instructions
Coordination of care:
 Request SLP evaluation to assure communication needs are
being best met

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