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Identify the parts of a tracheostomy tube including: inner cannula, introducer, tracheostomy tube, phalanges, tracheostomy tie, cuff, and cork.
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List/identify the instruments/medications required to perform a tracheostomy/cricothyroidotomy and set up a tray accordingly.
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Airway obstruction is life threatening.
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Be safe and calm under pressure.
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Important to work as a team.
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Consider multidisciplinary care (respiratory therapy, nursing, anaesthesia).
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Identify the landmarks for a tracheostomy/cricothyroidotomy.
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Carry out a stepwise approach to a tracheostomy/cricothyroidotomy.
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Learn how to safely change a tracheostomy tube.
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Compare and contrast tracheostomy and cricothyroidotomy.
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Review complications of tracheostomy/cricothyroidotomy (acute and chronic).
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List three indications for placement of a tracheostomy tube.
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