Laryngectomy
A laryngectomy is very different from a tracheostomy procedure and is often confused which can lead to a preventable adverse event.
Tracheostomy Tubes
Components of a tracheostomy tube and differences including manufacturers, materials, and sizes.
Complications Of Tracheostomy
There are immediate and late complications that can occur from the procedure itself and post-operatively.
Tracheostomy Care
Proper tracheostomy care to help keep our patients safe. Emergency supplies, suctioning, stoma care, hydration/humification, cuff management and more.
Communication Options
Nonverbal and verbal communication options for patients with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation.
Swallowing Management
Individuals with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation are a high risk population for aspiration and potential pneumonia.
Decannulation
A multidisciplinary team approach is recommended for removal of the tracheostomy tube.
Pediatric Tracheostomy
Pediatric tracheostomy considerations including the procedure and types of tubes.
Mechanical Ventilation
Basic information regarding modes and terms of mechanical ventilation
Endotracheal Intubation
Subglottic Suctioning: Benefits, Covid-19 and Manual versus Automatic
Subglottic suctioning can significantly reduce secretions above the cuff to reduce the risk of microaspiration and potential aspiration pneumonia. It can reduce costs and improve patient quality of life.
Tracheal Stenosis and Intubation or Tracheostomy
Tracheal stenosis can occur for various reasons and result in a tracheostomy tube. It can also result from the tracheostomy tube procedure or from complications of the cuff.