Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergencies
Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergencies is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Pediatric patients with congenital and acquired conditions may require a tracheostomy tube. To care for a child with a tracheostomy tube, healthcare professionals must understand the reason the child requires a tracheostomy, the functional status of the child’s upper airway, and the child’s medical condition. Diagnoses associated with tracheostomies include structural airway abnormalities, certain neuromuscular diseases, impairments of the diaphragm muscle, and chronic lung disease. Children with tracheostomies routinely receive care in both home and healthcare settings. Patients with tracheostomies can experience complications and there is an increased risk of death associated with tracheostomy-related emergencies. The management of a child with a tracheostomy requires healthcare professionals to be skilled in routine and emergency tracheostomy care.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate nurses and registered dietitians in acute care settings with information on the management of pediatric tracheostomy emergencies.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Explain the anatomy and pathophysiology of the pediatric respiratory system
• Describe tracheostomy management and care for a child
• List tracheostomy emergency prevention and response in the home for a pediatric patient with a tracheostomy.