Institute for Continuing Education

Questions and Care of Tracheostomies

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Recall the physiologic changes associated with tracheostomies along with essential nursing assessments.
• Describe nursing interventions for the patient with a tracheostomy.
• Identify major complications of a tracheostomy and the treatment associated with each one.

Course Information

Purpose: This module is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of patients with a tracheostomy among respiratory therapists and healthcare professionals.