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Tracheostomy Suction & Care

Lessons

Status

Target Audience

Registered Nurses & Endorsed Enrolled Nurses

Goal

To equip Nurses with the theoretical concepts to safely conduct suctioning and care of a tracheostomy.

Objectives

At the end of the session the participant should be able to:

 

  • Understand the indications for tracheostomy
  • Communicate effectively with clients with a tracheostomy
  • Prepare for and perform the procedure
  • Demonstrate awareness in policies & procedure guidelines regarding the tracheostomy
  • Demonstrate skill in  suctioning & care of a tracheostomy

References

NSW Government – Agency for Clinical Innovation, ‘Care of Adults in Acute Care Facilities with a Tracheostomy – Clinical Practice Guideline’ viewed on 29th February 2016 <http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/181454/ACI_Tracheostomy_CPG.pdf>

NSW Government – Agency for Clinical Innovation, ‘Suctioning an Adult ICU Patient with an Artificial Airway: A Clinical Practice Guideline’ viewed on 29th February 2016

 <http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/239554/ACI14_Suction_2-2.pdf>

Western Australian Government – Department of Community Health, ‘Children With Special Needs: Suction of Tracheostomy Tube’ viewed on the 28th February 2016 <http://www.pmh.health.wa.gov.au/general/CACH/docs/manual/6%20Procedures/6.7/6.7.3_Suction_tracheostomy_tube_-_new.pdf> 

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