How to care for tracheal intubation?

Tracheal intubation care refers to the care measures taken for patients after tracheal intubation, aimed at maintaining airway patency, preventing infections and other complications. The following are the general steps for tracheal intubation care:
Wash hands and wear personal protective equipment, including gloves, masks, and goggles.
Check if the endotracheal tube is securely fixed to ensure it does not accidentally fall off or shift.
Regularly check the airbag pressure to ensure proper inflation, but not excessive inflation, to avoid damaging the tracheal mucosa.
Regularly check if the endotracheal tube is loose or blocked by foreign objects, and promptly handle it.
Clean the patient's mouth and throat daily to prevent infection and oral mucosal damage. Sterile saline or mouthwash can be used for cleaning.
Regularly turn over patients to prevent pressure ulcers and lung infections.
Maintain the patient's water and nutritional balance, ensuring that their body fluids and electrolyte levels are normal.
Regularly aspirate phlegm to remove airway secretions, prevent blockages and infections.
Monitor the patient's breathing and oxygen saturation, promptly detect and handle any abnormal situations.
Regularly replace endotracheal tubes to reduce the risk of infection and other complications.
Regularly assess the patient's pain and discomfort, and provide appropriate medication for relief.
Provide psychological support and comfort, and communicate effectively with patients and their families.
It should be noted that tracheal intubation care needs to be carried out by professional medical personnel and strictly follow medical advice and nursing operation standards.