The purpose of this course is to help nurses learn about how to care for patients with tracheostomy tubes and strategies that will lower the risk of complications for those patients. We will also discuss how to prevent hospital acquired infections.
Course Publication Date:
May 09, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | TTC041820 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
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Learning Objectives
Discuss nursing responsibilities for rendering care to patients with tracheostomy tubes.
Describe common complications of poor suctioning technique.
Discuss the norms when suctioning and providing care to patients with tracheostomy tubes.