Tracheostomy mask in the weaning process on a COVID-19 ward
Having liberated a patient from a ventilator and CPAP, and making sure they maintain adequate oxygenation and secretion clearance through a tracheostomy, the patient can start to be considered for tracheostomy decannulation.
For more information about tracheostomy management, check out the All-Wales TRACHES checklist (linked below) which provides the simple things you need to do to look after a patient with a tracheostomy.
Tracheostomy mask in the weaning process on a COVID-19 ward
Having liberated a patient from a ventilator and CPAP, and making sure they maintain adequate oxygenation and secretion clearance through a tracheostomy, the patient can start to be considered for tracheostomy decannulation.
For more information about tracheostomy management, check out the All-Wales TRACHES checklist (linked below) which provides the simple things you need to do to look after a patient with a tracheostomy.
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All Wales Pathway for Weaning COVID-19 patients with Tracheostomies
The management of tracheostomised patients with COVID-19, their transfer from ITU to a COVID-19 ward, their weaning from invasive ventilation and eventual decannulation of the tracheostomy should follow a structured approach.
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All-Wales TRACHES Checklist – Education package
This website was created to support teams to manage a patient with a tracheostomy, and contains a whole series of videos and resources on each step of the TRACHES acronym.
