Nursing care for people with respiratory stomas

an integrative review

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Introduction: Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to maintain the airway by means of a tracheal tube. Nursing is essential in managing the device and preventing complications. Objective: To analyze the scientific evidence regarding nursing care for people with respiratory ostomies. Method: An integrative literature review using PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL and LILACS, with no time frame. Controlled terms were used in Portuguese, English and Spanish, combined with the “AND” and “OR” operators. Results: The studies showed that nursing care for the person with a respiratory stoma involves cannula management, prevention of complications, aspiration of secretions and continuous assessment. They also highlighted the importance of professional training and communication adapted to the tracheostomized patient. Conclusion: Well-structured nursing interventions that integrate technical, psychosocial and contextual aspects are fundamental to improving care for people with respiratory stomas, promoting safety, adaptation and quality of life.

Keywords: Tracheostomy; Tracheotomy; Nursing Care; Review; Evidence-Based Clinical Practice.

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Juliana Cristina Martins de Souza, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL)

Discente de Doutorado em Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

João Vitor Andrade, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL)

Discente de Doutorado em Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

Eliza Maria Rezende Dázio, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL)

Docente do Curso de Doutorado em Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

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Published

2026-01-31

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Vol. 16 No. 4 (2025): Revista Pró-UniverSUS

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Nursing

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