Step 2 of the All-Wales Pathway for weaning COVID-19 patients with tracheostomies (linked below) explores suitability for weaning. Caution to initiate ward-based weaning if the patient meets the following criteria:
Neuromuscular disease
Those with a life-limiting co-morbidity
Pre-existing or significant concerns over sleep disordered breathing
Need for specialist input (e.g. neurosurgery)
All Wales Pathway for Weaning COVID-19 patients with Tracheostomies
Criteria for transferring a tracheosomised patient to a COVID-19 ward
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All Wales Pathway for Weaning COVID-19 patients with Tracheostomies