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Learning Objectives

Having completed this session you will be able to:

Describe the anatomy of the neck relevant to tracheostomies
Describe indications for tracheostomy in a child
Describe the complications associated with tracheostomies
Describe the tracheostomy equipment required by the bedside and the emergency box
Describe the correct procedure for tracheostomy tube suctioning
Describe how to safely change a tracheostomy tube
Identify the 'red flags' which indicate a problem with a tracheostomy
Describe how to assess a tracheostomy patency
Explain methods of oxygenation of a patient with a tracheostomy
Identify and arrange the key steps of the emergency management algorithm

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