Are we ‘on the right trach?’ The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death examines tracheostomy care

The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death presents a detailed survey of practice, encompassing the care pathway for patients with a new tracheostomy formed in hospital, alongside a review of organisational aspects of care. Tracheostomy formation has come to be regarded as a re...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2015-03, Vol.129 (3), p.212-216
Main Authors: Wilkinson, K A, Freeth, H, Martin, I C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advisors
Airway management
Clinical outcomes
Hospitals
Humans
Nursing
Nursing care
Ostomy
Outcome Assessment (Health Care) - methods
Review Articles
Surveys and Questionnaires
Theater
Tracheostomy - adverse effects
Tracheostomy - education
Tracheostomy - methods
Ventilation
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Summary:The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death presents a detailed survey of practice, encompassing the care pathway for patients with a new tracheostomy formed in hospital, alongside a review of organisational aspects of care. Tracheostomy formation has come to be regarded as a relatively low-risk procedure that can be carried out safely at the bedside, even in high-risk patients. Information on how many procedures are carried out percutaneously has been poor and not captured by existing UK data collection systems. The study reinforces recommendations made by other healthcare groups, and presents new information which can be used as a basis for discussion and future planning to improve patient outcomes. The importance of meticulous ongoing care of a tracheostomy is recognised as important to prevent patient complications. Bedside staff must have the knowledge, competencies and confidence to deal with common and potentially life-threatening emergencies when they occur.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215115000158