TRACHEOSTOMY CARE: PROVIDING

Course overview

A tracheostomy tube is a tube that is inserted into the trachea through an opening in the anterior neck, at the level just below the level of the vocal cords. Care of a tracheostomy tube involves thorough patient assessment, adherence to aseptic technique, and continuous patient monitoring (airway, safety, and for complications). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the care of tracheostomy tubes. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.