Management of a Tracheostomy-related Emergency (for Ambulance Clinicians) – ICST

Management of a Tracheostomy-related Emergency (for Ambulance Clinicians)

The aim of this programme is to train, equip, and support frontline ambulance teams on the emergency care for patients with a tracheostomy in the community, and to reduce unnecessary anxiety surrounding the care of these patients.

Tutorials

Airway access using a tracheostomy

Introducing TRACHES for Ambulance Clinicians

Responding to an emergency unrelated to the patient’s tracheostomy

Standardising tracheostomy care for Ambulance Clinicians

Sub-tutorials

Overview of tracheostomy tubes for babies and children

A demonstration of suction in a child

Difference between a Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy

End-of-life decisions for people living with a tracheostomy

Live event recording: An update to TRACHES in Wales

Resources

On the Right Trach?

A review of the care received by patients who underwent a tracheostomy

Emergency Algorithm for Community Tracheostomy Care

The steps to go through when caring for a patient with a tracheostomy who is unwell

Assessments

Emergency response to a person living with a tracheostomy in the community

40-minute case-based assessment

20 multiple choice questions

80% pass mark (16 out of 20)

Unlimited retakes

On successful completion, your certificate will appear here.

Undertake Assessment

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