Credits Hours: 1.00

Course Description:
Have you ever taken care of a child with a tracheostomy? Caring for a child with a tracheostomy is more common than you might think! Learn what components are necessary in assessing, managing, and transporting an infant or child with a tracheostomy. Various procedures are also described.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this online activity, the participant will be able to:

• List three causes of obstruction of a tracheostomy
• Identify three types of tracheostomy tubes.
• Recognize at least three airway assessment techniques related to pediatric patients with tracheostomies.
• Recognize at least three airway management techniques related to pediatric patients with tracheostomies.