Course Aim:
To develop skills and understanding in caring for a patient with tracheostomy tube in hospital, care home, hospice, and community settings.
Course content:
Anatomy and Physiology of the trachea and respiratory system
Legal and Professional Issues
Infection Control and Prevention
Types of tracheostomy tubes
Suctioning technique (oral and tracheal)
Changing Inner Tube
Checking the cuff pressure
Nebulisation and oxygen therapy
Dressing and tie changing
Communication strategies
Humidification technique
Changing the tracheostomy tube
Psychological Issues
Patient Assessment with airway issues
Understanding emergency equipment
Emergency Algorithm
Emergency changing of the tracheostomy tube
Practical demonstration of skills (with scenario)
Learning outcome:
To demonstrate minimum skills required to care for an adult client/patient with tracheostomy tube.
Who is suitable to attend:
Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, HCAs, Carers