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Spotlight: Clearview Tracheostomy Simulation Device

The ClearView Tracheostomy Trainer is an interactive model that addresses the difficulties in understanding tracheostomy and revolutionizes tracheostomy education. This versatile tracheostomy trainer can demonstrate

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Tracheal Suctioning

Suctioning is a standard of care to remove secretions from the airway for safety, patient comfort and infection control.

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COVID-19 Tracheostomy and Mechanical Ventilation

The 2019 novel corona virus COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in patients intubated and use of mechanical ventilation. The United States and globally, we are likely to see an increase in tracheostomy as well, as patients may have difficulty weaning and require longer periods of time on a vent. COVID-19 also has implications for healthcare workers, as there are shortages with workers becoming ill from the virus. Infection control is paramount in controlling the outbreak and protecting patients, healthcare workers and the community

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Mechanical Ventilator Alarms

If you work with ventilators than you have heard a ventilator alarm before.  Ventilators incorporate monitors and alarms to alert care providers to changes in

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Normal Swallowing

It is important to understand normal swallowing in order to determine disorder and the difference in physiology for swallowing with a tracheostomy.

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Is Tracheostomy Permanent?

Whether the tracheostomy is permanent or temporary depends on the initial indication for tracheostomy. Sometimes during placement, it is difficult to predict the amount of time one will require a tracheostomy tube.

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ALS and Tracheostomy

The decision for tracheostomy placement for a person with ALS is personal. Find out information on timing of tracheostomy, swallowing management and communication specific for ALS.

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