Tutorials
Airway access using a tracheostomy
Introducing the TRACHES Checklist for Adults in the Community
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Essential Management of a Tracheostomy in the Community
The aim of this programme is to train, equip, and support healthcare teams on the essential care for patients with a tracheostomy in the community, and to reduce unnecessary anxiety surrounding the care of these patients.
Check out the tutorials on the essential management of a patient with a tracheostomy. When you are ready, navigate to the assessment to achieve the certificate.
Introducing the UK Tracheostomy Improvement Programme
The ICST TRACHES Toolkit, is a comprehensive toolkit addressing the pressing need for standardised policies, reduced variation, and increased efficiency of the frontline health system. It forms part of a proven system that joins policy to patient, and comprises the following key components:
- Patient Self-Management app, TRACHEShub
- Healthcare professional toolkits (for frontline teams offering care for adult and paediatric patients, in hospital and in the community)
- Tracheostomy service leaders
The toolkit will facilitate seamless communication among policymakers, clinical leaders, tracheostomy hospital departments, healthcare professionals, patients and their carers, aiming to achieve population-level engagement and uptake, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
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Sub-tutorials
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Difference between a Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy
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Components of a tracheostomy tube
Daily care of a tracheostomy in the community
Use of Artificial Humidification
Use of the inner cannula
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Routine weaning from a tracheostomy
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Swallowing problems
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Maximising a patient’s communication
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Live event recording: An update to TRACHES in Wales
Guidelines
The TRACHES Checklist, the simple things needed when looking after an adult living with a tracheostomy in the community |
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Resources
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Emergency Algorithm for Community Tracheostomy Care
The steps to go through when caring for a patient with a tracheostomy who is unwell
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Tracheostomy skin and stoma care pathway
An escalation pathway for the care of the skin and stoma around a tracheostomy
Assessments
Essential management of an Adult 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.
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