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Improving Tracheostomy Care

A review of the evidence

The lecture duration is 24min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Paolo Pelosi
Chief Professor in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Genoa, Italy
Lecture Summary

A summary of the latest tracheostomy evidence. Professor Paolo Pelosi, Chief Professor in ICU at the University of Genoa, discusses the practicalities, timings, complications and recommendations.

Target Audience

Critical Care Doctors
Experienced Critical Care Nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Describe the early and late complications of tracheostomy
  • Appreciate the indications, and best timing for, tracheostomy
  • Describe general bundles to optimise tracheostomy

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