Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PTCCA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Discuss indications for tracheostomy in the pediatric population, patient characteristics, tracheostomy tube types, and care management.
Describe how to perform tracheostomy care for the child and adolescent in the post-acute care setting.
Explain the physiological consequences and complications of pediatric tracheostomies.
Identify appropriate nursing interventions and quality improvement strategies for pediatric tracheostomy care in post-acute care settings.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pediatric Tracheostomies
Indications for a Tracheostomy
Patient Characteristics
Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube Types
Care Management of the Pediatric Tracheostomy
Review
Summary
Section 3: How to Perform Pediatric Tracheostomy Care
Importance of Routine Care
Stoma Care and Tracheostomy Tie Change
Humidification
Tracheostomy Tube Change
Suctioning Secretions
Review
Summary
Section 4: Consequences and Complications of Pediatric Tracheostomies
Tracheostomy-Associated Complications
Accidental Decannulation
Obstruction
Tracheitis
Respiratory Infections
Review
Summary
Section 5: Nursing Interventions and Quality Improvement Strategies
Evidenced-Based Tracheostomy Care
Pediatric Tracheostomy Best Practices
Tracheostomy Suctioning
Preventing Infection
Tracheostomy Emergencies
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.