Clinical Management of a Tracheostomy

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1h 17m
Updated 23 Aug 2024 Certificate ANCC Accredited

Tracheostomy related adverse events contribute to a number of complications that happen in critical care. These issues often arise from unrecognised and mismanaged complexities in tracheostomy care.

This Ausmed Course aims to provide healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and best practices for tracheostomy management, with a focus on ensuring patient safety, effectively responding to complications and enhancing overall patient outcomes.

Content

6 Video Units • 15 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
Pretest
3 Questions
Care Fundamentals: Part One
2 Questions
14m
Care Fundamentals: Part Two
3 Questions
10m
Advanced Care and Management
3 Questions
20m
Safety Protocols
2 Questions
13m
Conclusion
3m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Identify the importance of diligent routine checks and cuff management in tracheostomy care.

2

Justify why inner cannula maintenance, stoma care, and oral hygiene play a pivotal role in safeguarding patient health and comfort in tracheostomy care.

3

Describe best practices for effective airway maintenance and complication prevention using advanced methods.

4

Recognise and respond to emergency situations when caring for patients with tracheostomies.

Who it's for:

This Ausmed Course is intended for nurses and other healthcare professionals looking to increase their understanding of the care and management of a patient with a tracheostomy in acute settings, such as the ICU and ward.

Why it's needed:

Adverse events related to tracheostomies are a significant global concern, accounting for approximately half of airway-related deaths and instances of hypoxic brain injury in critical care environments. These incidents often stem from unrecognised or improperly managed complexities in tracheostomy care, encompassing a diverse range of potential complications. The intricate nature of tracheostomy management necessitates specialised, comprehensive knowledge and skills, especially considering the procedure's prevalence across ICU and ward settings.

Addressing this educational gap is paramount, involving equipping nurses, paramedics and other clinicians with the capability to navigate the multifaceted care requirements of patients with tracheostomies; patients whose conditions frequently require cross-specialty collaboration and transition from hospital to community care settings.

Therefore, enhancing the competency of clinicians through ongoing, focused education is crucial. This ensures the effective management of tracheostomies, ultimately reducing the incidence of adverse events and improving patient outcomes in various healthcare environments.

Purpose:

The purpose of this course is to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and understanding of best practices for tracheostomy management, specifically fostering their ability to ensure patient safety, respond effectively to complications, and elevate the standard of care and patient outcomes.

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Last updated23 Aug 2024

Published22 Aug 2024

Due for review30 Aug 2026
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