Summary
During the coronavirus crisis, nurses may be called upon to assist with a tracheostomy. This article was written before the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore please ensure that all staff involved in this procedure are wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE).
Why you should read this article:
- to ensure your knowledge and skills in assisting in emergency tracheal intubation are up to date
- to promote a team approach to emergency tracheal intubation within your organisation, which ensures risks to patients are minimised, the trachea and lungs are protected from aspiration, and the airway is secured
- to understand the evidence base that supports the practice of emergency tracheal intubation.
How to assist in emergency tracheal intubation: nurses (July 2018)
https://journals.rcni.com/nursing-standard/how-to-series/how-to-assist-in-emergency-tracheal-intubation-ns.2018.e11147/full
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