Tracheostomy Complications—Cuff Leak
NYU Grossman School of MedicineIn this scenario, the learner is called to the bedside of a 65-year-old man by a MICU nurse due to hypoxia and low pressure alarm on the ventilator. The patient has a prolonged recovery from ARDS and requires a continual mechanical ventilatory support. He also underwent percutaneous tracheostomy insertion 10...
In this scenario, the learner is called to the bedside of a 65-year-old man by a MICU nurse due to hypoxia and low pressure alarm...
Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: EMS/Prehospital, Physician/Advanced Practice Provider
Specialty: Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Paramedic
Author: NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Language: English
Room size: 16x18
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags:
ards,
cuff leak,
icu,
mechanical ventilation,
tracheostomy,
tracheostomy complications,
tracheostomy exchange,
ventilator alarm,
ventilator alarms,
ventilator care,