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Tracheostomy Care I: Pre-procedural Steps01:16

Tracheostomy Care I: Pre-procedural Steps

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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The equipment necessary for tracheostomy care includes:
Tracheostomy Care II: Procedure01:25

Tracheostomy Care II: Procedure

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.
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene, and put on personal protective equipment: gown, gloves, mask and...
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation V: Advanced Airway Management Techniques01:30

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation V: Advanced Airway Management Techniques

Airway management is essential in emergency and surgical medicine, ensuring ventilation and oxygenation in patients who cannot maintain their own airway. Clinicians use a range of techniques and devices to secure the airway, depending on the patient’s condition and the clinical context. Key methods include endotracheal intubation, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), supraglottic airway devices, and advanced visualization aids. In cases where these approaches fail, surgical airway interventions are...
Tracheostomy Decannulation01:21

Tracheostomy Decannulation

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.
Description of the Procedure
Decannulation refers to the permanent removal of the tracheostomy tube, signaling the resolution of the condition that initially necessitated the tracheostomy. The process requires a well-coordinated interplay between...
Tracheostomy Suctioning I: Pre-Procedural Steps01:26

Tracheostomy Suctioning I: Pre-Procedural Steps

Tracheostomy suctioning is a critical procedure healthcare professionals perform to maintain a patent airway in patients with a tracheostomy tube. This procedure is necessary when secretions accumulate in the airway, causing respiratory distress. Here is a step-wise procedural guide for performing tracheostomy suctioning using an open system.
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Tracheostomy: Procedure and Tubes01:28

Tracheostomy: Procedure and Tubes

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening into the trachea, typically at the second or third cartilaginous ring level. This opening allows the insertion of a tracheostomy tube, which can replace an endotracheal tube, provide mechanical ventilation, bypass an upper airway obstruction, or remove accumulated tracheobronchial secretions.
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Manufacture of a Multi-Purpose Low-Cost Animal Bench-Model for Teaching Tracheostomy
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Published on: May 18, 2019

Virtual Reality Simulation for Tracheostomy Emergencies: A Randomized Educational Intervention.

Jordan W Talan1, Mark H Adelman1, Molly Forster1

  • 1Department of Medicine; Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY.

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Virtual reality (VR) simulation training for tracheostomy emergencies is feasible and well-received by critical care fellows. This immersive VR approach demonstrated non-inferiority to traditional methods for managing airway complications.

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Manufacture of a Multi-Purpose Low-Cost Animal Bench-Model for Teaching Tracheostomy
10:06

Manufacture of a Multi-Purpose Low-Cost Animal Bench-Model for Teaching Tracheostomy

Published on: May 18, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Simulation Training
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Limited formal education exists for tracheostomy emergency management among first responders in the US.
  • While the UK has established multidisciplinary guidelines, widespread implementation in the US is lacking.
  • Tracheostomy-related airway complications pose significant, potentially life-threatening risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) simulation for tracheostomy emergency training.
  • To assess VR as a generalizable and scalable educational approach.
  • To compare VR training with traditional small group discussions.

Main Methods:

  • Critical care fellows were randomized to VR simulation or small group discussions.
  • Participants managed four simulated tracheostomy emergencies post-intervention.
  • Performance was assessed using a validated checklist task trainer, with blinded grading.
  • Pre- and post-intervention surveys measured attitudes toward VR training.

Main Results:

  • Nineteen fellows participated, managing 76 simulated emergencies.
  • VR group average score: 18.03 ± 3.39; Small Group average score: 16.96 ± 4.41 (P=.558).
  • No significant difference in checklist scores between VR and Small Group participants.
  • Surveys showed improved fellow confidence and high acceptance of VR.

Conclusions:

  • Immersive VR educational intervention for tracheostomy emergencies is feasible and well-received.
  • VR training demonstrated non-inferiority to small group discussions in performance outcomes.
  • The study validates the VR approach and the task trainer simulation assessment for tracheostomy emergency preparedness.