Clinical Management of a Tracheostomy

Clinical Management of a Tracheostomy is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.

Last updated: 22 Aug 2024
Published: 22 Aug 2024
Due for review: 29 Aug 2026

Description:
Tracheostomy related adverse events contribute to a number of complications that happen in critical care. These issues often arise from unrecognised and mismanaged complexities in tracheostomy care.

This Ausmed Course aims to provide healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and best practices for tracheostomy management, with a focus on ensuring patient safety, effectively responding to complications and enhancing overall patient outcomes.

What you'll learn:

• Identify the importance of diligent routine checks and cuff management in tracheostomy care.
• Justify why inner cannula maintenance, stoma care, and oral hygiene play a pivotal role in safeguarding patient health and comfort in tracheostomy care.
• Describe best practices for effective airway maintenance and complication prevention using advanced methods.
• Recognise and respond to emergency situations when caring for patients with tracheostomies.

Topics:

• Tracheostomy 
• Head and Neck 
• Surgical Clinical
• Assessment 
• Enrolled Nurses
• Respiratory
• Intensive Care
• Aged Care
• Ventilation 
• Ostomy 
• Critical Care
• Patient Safety
• Disability 
• ENT
• Wound Management