Tracheostomy Care Training

Our tracheostomy training course is intended to cover all aspects of safe principles of tracheostomy including practical application within a classroom environment.

Overview

Tracheostomy Care Training – Facilitated by registered nurses with first hand clinical experience, this ½ day blended learning course allows learners to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of best practice in tracheostomy care.

Why is it important?

Within head and neck surgical practice, tracheostomies are often managed both in ICU and the wider care settings. Incorrect management and care can result in complications and negatively impacting upon the patient’s activities of daily living.

All healthcare staff responsible for the care of tracheostomy patients must have a sound understanding of best practice especially if they are unfamiliar with them.

10-15% of all UK ICU patients have tracheostomies formed (Adult Trachy 14,000).

5000 surgical tracheostomies procedures each year.

58% male patients (NTSP, 2019).

Tracheostomy Training Session Outline

Anatomy and Physiology including surgical procedures
Humidification and oxygen therapy
Suctioning a patient with a tracheostomy
Changing dressings and keeping the area clean
Fitting, managing and changing an inner cannula tube
Changing the inner tube
Stoma care and cuff management
Common complications and trouble shooting
Keeping accurate records
Full tube change procedure
Emergency tracheostomy management (resus) procedure and guidelines
Practical session using mannequin

Aimed At

Healthcare professionals across all settings including community, already caring for trachy patients, who want to enhance their current skills/knowledge and review current practice. Or those unfamiliar to tracheostomy care looking to acquire new skills and practice effectively.

Facilitated By

Registered nurses with first-hand clinical experience.

How many can attend training?

We will run this course for a maximum of 12 delegates – however for larger groups we can either provide multiple trainers on the same day or run multiple days to get everyone trained.