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Tracheostomy and Prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers - Patient Safety

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Placement of a tracheostomy tube has become a practical alternative to prolonged endotracheal intubation, with the benefits of improving patient comfort, reducing need for sedation, lowering airway resistance, and allowing easier airway care maintenance. Unfortunately, there are complications.

Objectives

  1. Discuss tracheostomy versus tracheotomy and the historical perspective of using tracheostomy tubes for airway maintenance and ventilation.
  2. Review indications and benefits of using tracheostomy tubes.
  3. Describe the criteria all tracheostomy tubes should include.
  4. Define a pressure ulcer according to stages of change. List the methods of preventing a pressure ulcer in the tracheostomized patient.
Category
Ethics and Safety
Type
Text
Accreditation
AARC, CBRN
Hours
1
Price
$15.50