Updates to the Emergency Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy Guideline

Length: 36m

Podcast Overview

Hosted by Intensive Care Consultant and co-founder of the National Tracheostomy Safety Project, Dr Lucy Bates and Sector Clinical Lead for East of England Ambulance Service, Emily Le-Gallienne, this podcast outlines the key updates to the Emergency Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy guideline. Together they discuss the changes and why they have been made, including the differences between a tracheostomy and a laryngectomy, removing/replacing the tube, the new algorithms, and that in essence it is standard airway management. They especially emphasise that doing something is always better than doing nothing. This podcast is intended to be used alongside any additional training provided by your trust.