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

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Paul Chang demonstrates how to change a tracheostomy tube. He emphasizes the importance of following infection control guidelines and using personal protective equipment, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Chang provides step-by-step instructions, including gathering the necessary equipment, washing hands, positioning the patient, and examining the new tracheostomy tube for defects. He explains the process of removing the old tube, cleaning the site, inserting the new tube, and securing it with a tracheostomy tie. Dr. Chang also discusses additional considerations, such as the need for an extra pair of hands and the frequency of tube changes.

Keywords

tracheostomy tube

infection control guidelines

personal protective equipment

COVID-19 pandemic

step-by-step instructions