Module 1: Pediatric Airway and Tracheostomies

Learning Objectives

 

  1. Describe the anatomy and function of the respiratory system
     
  2. Compare the differences between the pediatric and adult airway
     
  3. Review pediatric respiratory assessment
     
  4. Identify reasons for a tracheostomy
     
  5. Evaluate different types of tracheostomy tubes
     
  6. Describe physiologic changes caused by a tracheostomy
     
  7. Indicate methods used to compensate for physiologic changes related to a tracheostomy

Course summary

Registration opens: 
09/01/2026
Course expires: 
09/30/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
eHomeCare - Trach/Vent Care (2026-2028)
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Author

Cecilia Lang, MSN, CCRN, PPCNP-BC
Children's Wisconsin

Reviewers

Anastasia O'Kane, BSN, RN, CPN
UW Health Kids

Kim Whitmore, PhD, RN, CPN
Marquette University

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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