ALEX CABRERA

TRACHEOSTOMY

Education

Cuff pressure
Assessment of the Inner Tube
Red flags
Tapes and Dressings
Components of a tracheostomy tube
Anatomy of the upper airway
Reasons for a tracheostomy
Difference between a Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy
Humidification and Oxygen therapy
Emergency Management
Suction
Maximising a patient’s communication
Cuff deflation and speaking valves
Above cuff vocalisation (ACV)
Swallowing problems
Routine weaning from a tracheostomy

TV Shows

TV Show: All Wales Essential Tracheostomy Care

Assessments

Essential management of a patient with a Tracheostomy
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