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A tracheostomy is a surgical technique that involves making an incision in the neck to provide access to the trachea. It is frequently used in medical conditions such as airway obstruction and prolonged mechanical ventilation. Effective nursing management is crucial for the long-term success of a tracheostomy.
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Tracheostomy Decannulation01:21

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Tracheostomy decannulation is a significant milestone in the liberation of mechanically ventilated patients. Despite its importance, there is no universally accepted protocol for this procedure. This demands an evidence-based, individualized approach.
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Oxygen Delivering System III: Tracheostomy and T-piece01:23

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Tracheostomy Care II: Procedure01:25

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Tracheostomy care is an essential nursing skill that involves cleaning and maintaining a tracheostomy tube to prevent infection and other complications. Here's a step-by-step guide explaining each procedure with its rationale. Note that disposable gloves are to be worn at all times and changed as often as needed to maintain a sterile work environment, and to protect both patient and healthcare worker.
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Tracheostomy: Procedure and Tubes01:28

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    Area of Science:

    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Health Informatics
    • Patient Decision Support

    Background:

    • Shared decision-making for tracheostomy and prolonged mechanical ventilation presents significant emotional challenges for surrogates.
    • Existing research has not fully addressed gaps in optimizing this critical decision-making process.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and pilot test a novel shared decision-making tool tailored for tracheostomy and prolonged mechanical ventilation decisions.

    Main Methods:

    • TRACH-Support, a web-based tool, was developed using a human-centered design approach with iterative stakeholder engagement.
    • Pilot testing employed a mixed-methods approach, assessing usability (SUS) and acceptability (AIM) quantitatively, and gathering qualitative feedback through interviews.

    Main Results:

    • The TRACH-Support tool demonstrated high usability (mean SUS 68.2) and acceptability (mean AIM 4.2), with surrogates reporting particularly high usability (mean SUS 74.2).
    • Qualitative feedback highlighted the tool's customizability and engaging features, while suggesting improvements like reduced text and added testimonials.

    Conclusions:

    • TRACH-Support is a usable and acceptable web-based decision-support tool for tracheostomy and prolonged mechanical ventilation, developed to rigorous standards.
    • Further large-scale testing is recommended to evaluate its real-world effectiveness and implementation potential.