If your patient has an endotracheal tube, check for tube slippage into the right mainstem bronchus, as well as inadvertent extubation. Other complications of tracheostomy tubes include tube dislodgment, bleeding, and infection. To identify these complications, assess the tube
insertion site, breath sounds, vital signs, and PIP trends. For help in assessing and managing tube complications, consult the respiratory therapist. If your patient has a tracheostomy, perform routine cleaning and care according to facility policies and procedures.