Tracheostomy
Identify anatomy & physiology upper / lower airway
Tracheostomy definition
Tracheostomy in the OR or at bedside
Identify components of tracheostomy tube
Stoma
Outer / Inner cannula
Cuff
Manage patients with a Tracheostomy
Pulse oximetry
Cuff pressures
Importance of humidification
Complications with tracheostomy ties
Pediatric considerations
Routine Tracheostomy Care
Equipment
Daily tracheostomy care
Keeping stoma dry and clean
Changing outer cannula recommendations
Procedure
Tracheostomy Complications
Secretions
Infection
Trauma / hemorrhage
Complications with tracheostomy ties
Tension pneumothorax
Subcutaneous emphysema
Esophageal complications (dysphagia)
Management of Tracheostomy Tube Emergencies
Suctioning techniques
Surface / Deep Tracheal Suctioning
Indications / Procedures
Emergent removal procedures
Pediatric considerations
List the cognitive related issues for patients, caregivers and EMS for patients with special healthcare needs
Depression
Inadequacies in education, family, healthcare, lifestyle
Emotional and behavioral issues
