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Airway Care:Tracheostomy Care, Tube Change, and Artificial Airway Cuff Management

Product code: M239        

The patient with a tracheostomy tube has many care needs. Most important is the maintenance of airway patency. Other needs are preventing infection of either the airway or the stoma, providing some form of effective communication, and providing emotional support. This program will focus on the essesntials of direct airway care. After completing this course the learner should be able to:

• Describe the functions of a trachostomy tube.
• Explain the procedure for cleaning & changing the inner cannula.
• Describe care for the stoma.
• Describe the procedure for changing a tracheostomy tube.
• Identify complications associated with over-inflation of a soft cuff.

Airway Management:Endotracheal Intubation

Product code: M028        Reviewed for accuracy: 2009

Overview:

Reviews pertinent airway anatomy and physiology, and provides indications for and techniques of insertion of the oral and nasopharyngeal airway.

Airway Management:Weaning and Extubation

Product code: M029        Reviewed for accuracy: 2009

Overview:

Offers a complete visual guide to the subject including patient readiness, comparative methods, guidelines, and post-extubation monitoring.

Assessment of Respiratory Distress in the Pediatric Patient

Product code: M240        

This course covers assessment of respiratory distress in the pediatric patient.

Endotracheal Intubation in the Emergency Setting: Is Patient Safety Protected

Product code: 78268        

Overview:

Undetected, accidental placement of an endotracheal tube in the esophagus can lead to patient death within minutes. Portable, disposable, end-tidal CO₂ monitors can be used in any emergency setting to confirm correct tube placement.

Oral/Naso/Tracheal Suctioning

Product code: 50129        Reviewed for accuracy: 2009

Overview:

A well-paced, concise video that demonstrates the techniques involved in oral/naso/tracheal suctioning. Anatomical illustrations are incorporated along with the nursing care for laryngospasm. The step-by-step format reflects both research-based practice and infection control/waste management standards.

Patient Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Product code: 78267        

Overview:

A new bedside pulmonary function monitor directly assesses how the patient is responding to various ventilator settings. This technology may improve the management of mechanically ventilated patients and reduce the risk of failed weaning trials.

Suctioning: Nasotracheal, Oropharyngeal Endotracheal Techniques

Product code: M234S        

An update of Medcom's classic suctioning course, this program demonstrates and describes current practices and techniques to provide nurses with an understanding of nasotrachael, oropharyngeal and both open and closed in-line endotracheal suctioning, and the indications for the use of each.

Tracheostomy Care

Product code: A2450        Reviewed for accuracy: 2009

Overview:

This program discusses the special needs and care of the tracheostomy patient. Different types of tracheostomy tubes and tube materials are also presented.