Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy Care of the Adult

Purpose

To support practitioners in providing person-centred care and management of the adult with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy.

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the altered anatomy and physiology of the upper respiratory tract.  
• Discuss and apply the National Tracheostomy Safety Project (NTSP) guidelines for the routine care and management of the adult with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy through simulated practice.  
• Simulate the recognition, assessment and management of emergency situations for an adult with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy using the NTSP algorithms.    
• Outline the management of potential complications of a tracheostomy or laryngectomy.  
• Apply a person-centred approach by integrating service users, family and carers to inform compassionate and collaborative care.

Audience

Any Registered Nurse or AHP working with a patient with a Tracheostomy or Laryngectomy.

Method

Face to face delivery

Supervised Practice

Following this theoretical component the participant must engage with an appropriate skilled practitioner, in their clinical area, to further develop a greater knowledge and understanding of this person-centred care activity. This will involve supervised practice to be completed in your clinical area to consolidate learning and application to practice. It is the responsibility of the individual participant to complete this activity and to confirm completion with their line manager.

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