Tutorials
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Airway access using a tracheostomy
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The All Wales TRACHES Checklist
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Essential Management of a Tracheostomy (adults, in hospital)
The aim of this National Welsh Standard is to train, equip, and support healthcare teams on the essential care for patients with tracheostomies, and to reduce unnecessary anxiety surrounding the care of these patients.
Check out the TV show and tutorials on the essential management of a patient with a tracheostomy. When you are ready, navigate to the assessment to achieve the certificate.
TV Show: All Wales Essential Tracheostomy Care
The National Tracheostomy Safety Project analysed tracheostomy-related critical incidents that were reported nationally to the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA). The findings were that hospital wards often lack appropriate infrastructure to care for this vulnerable group, and significant patient harm may result.
Patients with tracheostomies carry a weighty burden of patient management, and often find themselves under the care of teams that are not prepared for the transference of care.
Fortunately, measures are being taken to train, equip, and support healthcare teams on the basic care for patients with tracheostomies, and to reduce unnecessary anxiety surrounding the care. This has been shown to have a big impact on the quality and safety of the care that is provided for patients and their families.
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Sub-tutorials
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Anatomy of the upper airway
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Reasons for a tracheostomy
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Difference between a Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy
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Components of a tracheostomy tube
Tapes and Dressings
Red flags
Assessment of the Inner Tube
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Cuff pressure
Humidification and Oxygen therapy
Emergency Management
Suction
Maximising a patient’s communication
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Cuff deflation and speaking valves
Above cuff vocalisation (ACV)
Swallowing problems
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Routine weaning from a tracheostomy
Resources
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Tracheostomy Emergency Airway Algorithm
The National Tracheostomy Safety Project developed emergency guidelines after researching what were the most common causes of tracheostomy problems.
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All-Wales TRACHES Checklist – Poster
The simple things you need to do to look after a patient with a Tracheostomy.
Assessments
Essential management of a patient with a Tracheostomy
45-minute case-based assessment
25 multiple choice questions
80% pass mark (20 out of 25)
Unlimited retakes
On successful completion, your certificate will appear here.
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