A tracheostomy procedure is a common surgical procedure performed to create an opening in the trachea to help a person breathe. It may be performed as an elective or emergent procedure and may be done in the operating room or at the patient’s bedside. The terms tracheostomy and tracheotomy essentially signify the same procedure. The term tracheostomy will be used for this module. This course will primarily focus on open tracheostomy performed in the operating room. The goal of this course is to provide surgical technologists with information about tracheostomy indications, techniques, and potential complications.
This course is approved for surgical techs from 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2024.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Tracheostomy
Anatomy of the Trachea
What is a Tracheostomy?
Emergent Tracheostomy
Elective Tracheostomy
Contraindications for Tracheostomy
Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy
Open Tracheostomy
Tracheostomies and Children
Postoperative Care
Operative Complications
Early Complications
Late Complications
Tracheostomy Weaning
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Open Tracheostomy
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
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Shaunya has been a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for 8 years. She has assisted with a variety of surgeries and procedures in outpatient surgery centers, inpatient centers, trauma facilities, and endoscopy. Disclosure: Shaunya Williams, CST has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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