Introduction:

Total laryngectomy is a maiming surgical procedure, that causes irrecoverable functional changes, and the person has to adapt to a new health condition, as well as the requirement for postoperative care.

Objective:

To identify sensitive outcomes to the performance of Rehabilitation Nurse in the prevention of respiratory complications in total laryngectomized person.

Methodology:

Descriptive study of the case study type, elaborated according to the guidelines of case report. Presented the case of a person submitted to total laryngectomy, admitted to an inpatient unit of a hospital center, with respect for ethical principles in their approach. Data collection was carried out through anamnesis, consultation of the person's clinical file, physical examination (inspection and auscultation) and evaluation of vital signs.

Results:

With the implementation of five respiratory functional re-education sessions, there were gains in ventilation, airway cleaning and the ability to promote airway cleaning, preventing postoperative respiratory complications and promoting adaptation to their new health condition.

Conclusion:

After implementing a respiratory functional re-education program for the person under study, who underwent total laryngectomy, there were gains in ventilation, airway cleaning and the ability to promote airway cleaning. it will be advantageous to carry out further studies in this area, to understand the effect of respiratory functional re-education programs on a representative sample.

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