Part I: Paediatric Tracheostomy Care 101 (90 min)
Part I: Paediatric Tracheostomy Care 101 (90 min)
NOTE: THERE IS NO FEE TO ATTEND, YOU WILL NOT BE ASKED FOR A CREDIT CARD NUMBER AT CHECKOUT.
Description:
Connected Care webinar series delivers education on foundational knowledge on specific medical technology. Each webinar aims to provide an overview of up-to-date nursing practices related to the care of the technology. These webinars will complement our competency-based education workshops offered at SickKids throughout the year.
Mode:
Webinars are delivered through a videoconferencing platform called Zoom. This requires access to internet, a computer, tablet or smartphone (with a camera, microphone and speaker). Please make sure to download Zoom on your device prior to the webinar.
Target audience:
Nurses who have previously taken a Connected Care module and require a refresher to support caring for a child with this technology or nurses who have previous experience caring for a child and require an update on best practices
Objectives of This Webinar:
Review the paediatric assessment triangle and assessment of the respiratory system
Discuss the importance of maintaining a safe environment
Review basic care and management of a child with a tracheostomy tube
Discuss how to manage a blocked or decannulated tube