Jerome Quellier – Caring For Patients with Tracheostomy & Ventilator Dependency

This recording will outline and compare the basic components of a tracheostomy tube, decision making surrounding the most appropriate type of tube to use for various populations, and the risks/benefits of placement.

 Jerome Quellier – Caring For Patients with Tracheostomy & Ventilator Dependency

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY TRACHEOSTOMY

• Definition of terminology
• Percutaneous vs. Surgical Tracheostomy

CLINICAL FEATURES OF TRACHEOSTOMY: TUBE INTUBATION & TRACHEOSTOMY — BENEFITS and RISKS

• Endotracheal tube advantages/disadvantages
• Tracheostomy tube advantages/disadvantages

SIZING TRACHEOSTOMY TOUBES

MANUFACTURERS OF TRACHEOSTOMY TUBS

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MANAGING A TRCHEOSTOMY TUB

• Cuff pressures
• Care for your skin every day
  • Supplies you need
  • Cannula cleaning/exchanging
  • Maintaining skin integrity and stoma
• Minimal Leak technique vs. minimal occlusive volume

SPEAKING VALVES

• Anatomy & physiology of common speaking tubes
• Timing and population
• Warning/Precautions
• Assessment and placement guidelines
• Trouble shooting during valve assessment/use
• Ventilator Safety and success modifications
• Inline speaking valves
  • Respiratory therapists can make their own decisions
  • Tidal volumes
  • Peak inspiration pressures
  • To facilitate successful applications, there are minimal vent parameters

FENESTRATED TUBES FOR TRACHEOSTOMY

DYSPHAGIA & THE TRACHEOTOMIZED PASSIONE

• Post extubation consideration
• Effects of tracheostomy upon swallowing
• The effects of cervical bracing in tracheotomized patients
• Evaluation of swallowing
  • Blue Dye vs. Fees vs. MBSS
• Effect of the speaking valve on swallowing

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TCARE OF A PATIENT WITH TRCHEOSTOMY

• Role of the SLP, nurse, or respiratory therapist
• Check out a selection of policies/procedures

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Create a comprehensive management plan for adults living in your home with Acute & Long–Term Tracheostomy

Patients are increasingly faced with medical technology and interventions as they evolve. with temporary and long–term tracheostomy/ventilation as a part of their recovery. A tracheostomy tube can cause a visceral reaction to secretion control and dehumanize patients who are unable to make decisions, communicate orally their needs and interact with others. with Family members or staff.

Practitioners in acute hospitals, transitional rehabilitation units, skilled long–term settings, and homecare arenas are challenged to not only understand the basic functionality of a tracheostomy tube, but complete daily cares, assist their patients with Oral communication and swallowing are possible, as well as non-verbal training.-medical care providers. The management of the tracheostomized patients is often assumed to be complicated. This may make it difficult to place the patient in the most supportive environment for overall rehabilitation. To foster social closeness with Friends, family, and staff can all help to prolong the process of weaning.

This recording will outline and compare the basic components of a tracheostomy tube, decision making surrounding the most appropriate type of tube to use for various populations, and the risks/benefits of placement. Through review of daily cares, the assessment and placement of a speaking valve, and dysphagia characteristics for this population, you will build the skills and confidence necessary to develop a comprehensive management plan. This recording is complete with An understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with their specialty, providing a solid foundation for general knowledge and critical thinking algorithms. with tracheostomized patients.

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