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Tracheostomy Management

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A patient who requires prolonged mechanical ventilation, is experiencing upper airway obstruction or needs assistance with chronic airway secretions may undergo a tracheostomy. It is vital to ensure you care for a tracheostomy carefully and thoroughly, as an adverse event such as respiratory distress may develop if the tracheostomy is not managed properly.

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A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that involves making an incision (stoma) into the trachea through the front of the neck. A tube is then inserted into the incision, creating an air passage that allows the patient to breathe directly through their trachea while avoiding their upper airway. This may be a temporary or permanent intervention.

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Jessica Everson
12 Jun 2023
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Great resource
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Robyn Smith
26 Jun 2020
Salient points covered throughly adding to confidence when decisions matter for critical management
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Linda Robertson
12 Apr 2021
Good article.
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Tracey Smith
26 Jun 2020
Very informative.
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Maria Bennett
25 May 2023
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It is a great learning resource.
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Warner Kellie
08 Jul 2021
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Madeline Espinoza
22 Jul 2020
It was it was a great to improve my knowledge and understanding. I would recommend this to others.
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Diane Coetzee
28 Jun 2020
I was able to refresh my knowledge about tracheostomy’s to help me to take care of patients in a safe manner.
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Alexander Atipen
22 Jun 2020
Very detailed. Brief and concise.
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Sukla Biswas
28 Jul 2020
I was able to refresh & gained more knowledge of Tracheostomy management, I will be able to practice in a safe manner & take correct action in emergency situation.
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