The Effect of Systematic Approach to Tracheostomy Care in Patients Transferred from the Surgical Intensive Care Unit to General Ward.

Yooun-Joong Jung Younghwan Kim Kyu-Hyouck Kyoung Minae Keum Taehyun Kim Dae Seong Ma Suk Kyung Hong

Published in: Acute and critical care (2018)

Using a systematic approach to tracheostomy care in the general ward led to reduction in decannulation time through professional management, which resulted in a shorter hospital stay. It also lowered SICU readmission by solving problems related to direct T-cannula.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
healthcare
mechanical ventilation
palliative care
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
mental health
emergency department
chronic pain
acute care
positive airway pressure