The default options and settings are determined by age group. To remove the override of the age group for a neonate, see Changing a Neonate Age For Orders.
If you haven't already:
Click Write (ALT+W).
Click Respiratory (ALT+P).
Click Artificial Airway Management (ALT+A).
Some respiratory orders are available only for inpatients.
Complete the form
Click to select one or more airway management options.
Complete the selections as follows:
Reposition ETT (Endotrancheal Tube): Type the number of centimeters (cm) to advance or withdraw the tube in the appropriate field. Only one direction is allowed.
Change Trach Tube: Click an option (or press the corresponding letter) to select a type. For any but Same Size/Type Tube, type a description of the type and size in the field provided.
Trach Cap (Plug) Evaluation, Speaking Valve Evaluation: Click to select one or more conditions for the duration of the evaluation. For additional information, type in the Other field.
Other Airway Management: Type a description.
Select a Start Time (Now or Other ).
Click OK (ALT+O).
For a Speaking Valve Evaluation, you will be prompted to include an order for a Speech Language Pathology Consult. See Overview of Consequent Orders.
Write additional orders as needed, then sign the session.