Preparing for a Total Laryngectomy Surgery | The Laryngectomy Site

How to use a voice prosthesis | The Laryngectomy Site

SOLVED:A client with a laryngectomy returns from surgery with a nasogastric tube in place. The primary reason for placement of the nasogastric tube is to: A. Prevent swelling and dysphagia B. Decompress the stomach via suction C. Prevent contamination of the suture line D. Promote healing of the oral mucosa

Laryngectomy | Tracheostomy Education

Total Laryngectomy on a patient with Ca-Larynx

¿Cuál es el impacto mental después de una laringectomía?

Total or partial laryngectomy procedure, complications, risks & recovery

SOLVED:While in the recovery room, a patient with a total laryngectomy is suctioned and has bloody mucus with some clots. Which nursing interventions would apply? a. Notify the physician immediately. b. Place the patient in the prone position to facilitate drainage. c. Instill 3  mL of normal saline into the tracheostomy tube to loosen secretions. d. Continue your assessment of the patient, including O2 saturation, respiratory rate, and breath sounds.