What you Need to Know About Tracheostomy Tubes

Hospitalized COVID patients and the increase of in the need of those requiring tracheostomies for long term respiratory support are reminders that these essential airway devices should be on every clinician's radar. In this space we explain the design and important features of the tracheostomy tube with a focus on those critical features you need to know about the next time you need to manage a patient in respiratory distress with one of these devices in place. Once you're done here don't forget this content is part of one of our PAC learning spaces that seamless integrates with podcasts, our online masterclasses, guided self-practice tools and our uniquely immersive live events. Visit us at PAC and check out the complete learning space using the links below

[rondell]

I am 10 yrs RN in U.S. training for new job in home care for vent patients. Kudos to this nurse for her calm, thorough teaching. The way she teaches and demonstrates goes directly into my brain for immediate comprehension and permanent storage. For me, it doesn’t get any better than this. Thank you for making this video.

[anaruiz]

This was such a great explanation! AMAZING! Thank you 😊

[mphomolale]

Was watching this video from Google, had to access YouTube directly to like the video. It was relevant short and graphic

[bridgetnarvaez]

Thank you for a very clear explanation!

[PatriciaKenney-jmjt]

very helpful! Easy to understand Thank YOu!!

[J_a_i]

My brother is with Tracheostomy Shiley's tube. Is that green tube available separately? If so what is the cost

[jackgaughan]

Thank you. But you said that you cannot use the one way valve with a non-fenestrated trache but this is not true. We use valves all the time in intensive care (in the UK) during the weaning process and we never use fenestrated traches. This is because with the cuffed traches we can drop/deflate the cuff, to allow airflow around the cuff and into the upper airway so the patient can breath out.