Tracheostomy Learning Modules

This course has been developed using the content of the Bite-sized training from the GTC,(with permission), adapted for local context (SALHN)

Concepts:

  • Tracheostomy 
    • Definition, indications, tubes and emergency management
  • Laryngectomy
    • Deffinition, emergency management
  • Tracheostomy maintenance
    • Associated physiological changes, safety checks and baseline assessment, humidification, secretion management, suction, inner cannula care, cuff management, stoma care, securing the tracheostomy tube & changing the tracheostomy tube.
  • Multidisciplinary care
    • Role of the multidisciplinary team, swallowing & speech
  • Discharge and patient education