Respiratory care can be required for patients with respiratory diseases like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), ILD (Interstitial Lung Disease), OHS (Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome), Bronchiectasis etc.

A tracheostomy is usually done for one of three reasons: to bypass an obstructed upper airway; to clean and remove secretions from the airway; to more easily, and usually more safely, deliver oxygen to the lungs.The key concept of tracheostomy management is to ensure patency of the airway. A tracheostomy kit is to accompany the patient at all times and be checked each shift by the nurse caringfor the patient.

A catheter is a thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions. Catheters are medical devices that can be inserted in the body to treat diseases or perform a surgical procedure.Catheters can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel. Functionally, they allow drainage, administration of fluids or gases, access by surgical instruments and also perform a wide variety of other tasks depending on the type of catheter.