Safe care of patients with tracheostomies

Nurs Times. 2014;110(31):12-4.

Abstract

The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death has reviewed the care of patients undergoing a tracheostomy or laryngectomy, what happened to them in hospital and potential problems. This article discusses the findings and nursing implications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Humans
  • Nurse-Patient Relations*
  • Patient Safety*
  • Tracheostomy / adverse effects*