Essential Management of a Tracheostomy

Get Wales TRACHES Ready

Programmes

Essential Management of a Tracheostomy

Education

Airway access using a tracheostomy
The All Wales TRACHES Checklist
Reducing Adverse Outcomes
Anatomy of the upper airway
Reasons for a tracheostomy
Difference between a Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy
Components of a tracheostomy tube
Tapes and Dressings
Red flags
Assessment of the Inner Tube
Cuff pressure
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

Resources

Tracheostomy Emergency Airway Algorithm
All-Wales TRACHES Checklist – Education package

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