Essential Trachyostomy Care

Programmes

Essential Management of a Tracheostomy (adults, in hospital)

Education

Airway access using a tracheostomy
The All Wales TRACHES Checklist
Assessment of the Inner Tube
Cuff pressure
Routine weaning from a tracheostomy
Cuff deflation and speaking valves
Above cuff vocalisation (ACV)
Suction
Emergency Management

Assessments

Essential management of a patient with a Tracheostomy

Resources

Tracheostomy Emergency Airway Algorithm
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