Tracheostomy Education
Patients with tracheostomy are at high risk of preventable adverse events. Join Dr. Jerry Gentile and Nicole DePalma as they delve into all things tracheostomy. Tracheostomy Education's mission is to improve the safety, care, and lives of those with tracheostomy. This podcast is for healthcare administrators or care providers such as physicians, respiratory therapists, speech-language pathologists or nurses who are interesting in learning more about tracheostomy.
Tracheostomy Education
Airway Management Part 2: Episode 5
In this episode, Nicole DePalma and Dr. Jerry Gentile discuss the process of intubation and the confirmation of ET tube placement. They also cover complications that can arise from intubation, such as airway insecurity, dental injuries, and vocal fold damage. The importance of speech pathologists in assessing patients for swallowing disorders after extubation is highlighted. The hosts also touch on the criteria for extubation and the use of a bougie in difficult intubations.
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