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Implementing a standardized tracheostomy care protocol significantly reduced tracheostomy-related pressure injuries (TRPI). This quality improvement initiative eliminated TRPI occurrences in the post-protocol patient cohort, highlighting the protocol

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Quality Improvement
  • Patient Safety
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Tracheostomy-related pressure injuries (TRPI) affect approximately 10% of patients.
  • Standardized care protocols are crucial for managing tracheostomy complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a new standardized tracheostomy care protocol.
  • To reduce the incidence of TRPI in tracheostomy patients.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary quality improvement program developed and implemented a tracheostomy care protocol.
  • TRPI rates were compared between the pre-protocol year and the 20 months post-implementation.

Main Results:

  • TRPI incidence decreased from 10.6% (9/85 patients) pre-protocol to 0% (0/137 patients) post-protocol.
  • This reduction was statistically significant (p=0.0001).
  • Older patients developed TRPI earlier post-operatively.

Conclusions:

  • Interdisciplinary peri-operative tracheostomy care protocols are effective in decreasing TRPI rates.
  • Standardized protocols enhance patient safety and outcomes.