Advanced Applications of Home-Based Primary Care - Virtual Workshop-Tracheostomy Tube Change

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Video Summary

Dr. Paul Chang demonstrates the procedure for changing a tracheostomy tube. He emphasizes the importance of following infection control guidelines and using appropriate personal protective equipment, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers and family members can be trained to perform this procedure in case of emergencies, reducing unnecessary visits to the emergency room. He provides a step-by-step guide, including gathering the necessary equipment and supplies, positioning the patient, checking the components of the new tube, inserting the tube with a curved motion, securing the tube with a tracheostomy tie, and monitoring the patient post-procedure. He also mentions considerations such as the first tube change after initial placement and the frequency of tube changes.

Keywords

tracheostomy tube

procedure

infection control

personal protective equipment

COVID-19 pandemic