The purpose of this course is to present an overview of the updated nursing care of patients who have tracheostomies, suggest preventive strategies that will lower the risk of complications and preventing hospital acquired infections due the presence of tracheostomy tube.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
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| Author: | Anita Rothera RNC, BS, CDE |
| Course No: | TTC040212 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Date Offered: | 5/23/2013 4:59 PM - 4:59 PM |
| Categories: | Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Course Objectives
- Discuss the nursing responsibilities in rendering care for patient with tracheostomy tube
- Describe common complications of poor suctioning technique
- Discuss the norms when suctioning and providing care to patients with tracheostomy tubes.