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How to perform a tracheostomy dressing and inner cannula change

23 March 2016

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Rationale and key points Proactive tracheostomy management increases patient safety and reduces adverse events.▶ A cleaning regimen performed every four hours...

How to perform open tracheal suction via an endotracheal tube

27 April 2016

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Art & Science

Rationale and key points Tracheal suction involves the removal of pulmonary secretions from the respiratory tract using negative pressure under sterile conditions....

How to suction via a tracheostomy

09 March 2016

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Art & Science

Rationale and key points Patients with a tracheostomy tube may be unable to cough adequately to expel pulmonary secretions. Therefore, tracheal suction is essential...

How to remove a tracheostomy tube

28 October 2015

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Art & Science

Rationale and key points The decision to remove a tracheostomy tube from the trachea (decannulation) is taken when the patient achieves adequate airway control. This...

How to remove an endotracheal tube

04 May 2016

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Art & Science

Rationale and key points The decision to remove an endotracheal tube (extubation) is taken when the patient achieves adequate airway control. This requires an...

How to measure tracheostomy tube cuff pressure

30 September 2015

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Art & Science

Rationale and key points This article explores the process and principles of measuring tracheostomy tube cuff pressure and the associated evidence base. It discusses...

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