PPT-Keep Calm…It’s Just a Trach

Angela Wheeler RRT BHS Objectives Anatomy of Upper Airway TracheostomyStoma Assessment of Trach Troubleshooting CleaningSuctioning What is a Tracheostomy It is an operation in which a small opening is made into the trachea via the anterior of the neck After the skin has healed the opening is called a stoma or tracheostomy A tracheostomy tube is kept in the stoma to keep the hole open This is also referred to as a Trach. Newborn babies naturally breathe this way and singers wind instr ument players and yoga practitioners use this type of breathing Why is calm breathing important Our breathing changes when we are feeling anxious We tend to take short quick shallow br Gayatri. Devi, MD. Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology. . New York University School of Medicine. President. . National Council on Women’s Health. President-Elect. . American Medical Women’s Association. . Bill Wojciechowski, MS, RRT. Department of Cardiorespiratory Care. University of South Alabama. Mobile, Alabama. Tracheostomy care. Upper airway . functions. bypassed when. patient has. tracheotomy. Tracheostomy Tubes and their Care. Presented by Cynthia Fouts. June, 2012. Learning Objectives:. After viewing this presentation, the learner will be able to:. Identify different types of tracheostomy tubes. Adapted from various resources (see reference slide) by Ambercare Education Department. April 14, 2014. Tracheotomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the cervical trachea (windpipe) allowing direct access to the breathing tube – rarely done as an emergency – secondary to oral or nasal intubation which is must faster and less complicated when managing respiratory arrest. Mid Day . Flow. WEDNESDAYS. 12:05PM – 12:55PM. Join . Bridgett. . for this . midday . yoga flow class. . Enjoy . this class customized . to . your skill level. . Energize. , ground yourself, . and . CALM’s ‘Mandictionary’ campaignprovides a platform, which Alongside the distribution of these posters, CALM’s magazine, ‘CALMzine’ and postcards are also available. Ema Patient/Community Education Process. April 2014 - United Regional joined the Global Trach . Collaborative. Purpose: To ensure tracheostomy care is coordinated and standardized across the system and out into the community. Quality improvement initiative to prevent accidental tracheostomy decannulations in the Transitional ICU 2019 4 th Annual TCH Professional Day Anne Lam MSN, RN, CPNP Royanne Lichliter MSN, RN, CPN Anatomy of a Tracheostomy. Surgical opening. Placed in the trachea. Long term treatment for certain airway/breathing problems. Skills necessary for tracheostomy care. Stoma care. Trach suctioning. Trach changes. 2015 Edition. Chapter . 10. : . Respiratory System. Respiratory System. Oxygen supply for body. External respiration. Internal respiration. Two body systems in ICD-10-PCS. B—Respiratory system. C—Mouth and Throat. Knots m/s Knots m/s 0 0 0 0–0.2 Calm - - 0 1 2 0.8 1–3 0.3–1.5 Light air 0.1 0.1 1 Calm (rippled) 2 5 2.4 4–6 1.6–3.3 Light breeze 0.2 0.3 2 Smooth (wavelets) 3 9 4.3 7–10 3.4–5.4 Gentle Safewards. Outside. . Hospital. Patient Community. Staff Team. Patient Characteristics. Regulatory Framework. Physical Environment. Patient – patient interaction. Contagion & discord. Patient Modifiers. Medical record review. Pt. Interview. Cathy Lazarus. Screening. Purpose of screening. Provides indirect evidence that the pt has a swallowing disorder. Determine if the pt is. A normal swallower . Exhibits symptoms of oral stage dysfunction.