PEDIATRIC TRACHEOSTOMY AND VENTILATOR CARE

Course overview

This program is to update nurses' knowledge of the care of pediatric patients who are on respiratory support. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to: identify pediatric patients who may require tracheostomy tubes and long-term mechanical ventilation. Describe the procedure for performing a respiratory assessment. Describe routine and emergency tracheostomy and ventilator care procedures.