Who should attend?
Community members and health care professionals who provide care to a child with a tracheostomy.
Purpose and goal of the program
To provide enhanced education and emergency response skills to improve the patient’s safety and limit re-admissions related to tracheostomy emergencies.
Two-part program:
Review care of a patient with a tracheostomy:
- Orienting to standard tracheostomy equipment and emergency supplies
- Explore ventilator parts and settings
- Recognizing and responding to alarms
Simulation of tracheostomy emergencies:
- Orientation and exposure to the Simulation Center
- Identify a simulated tracheostomy emergency
- Respond appropriately to a tracheostomy emergency
- Change tracheostomy tube
Why is this program unique?
- The Saigh Foundation Pediatric Simulation Center, developed with support from the Saigh Foundation for St. Louis Children’s Hospital, is the only medical simulation center within 300 miles dedicated specifically to pediatric patients.
- Simulated events through this program provide experiences in managing emergency situations that are common in children with tracheostomy tubes. The scenarios and feedback from instructors provide a safe yet lifelike learning environment for nurses and caregivers to refine skills essential in clinical tracheostomy care.
Download our Emergency Tracheostomy Management and CPR flyer.
For information on routine tracheostomy care for Bivonna® tracheostomy tubes, please view our Interactive Tracheostomy Home Care Module.
For information on scheduling a class, contact The Patient and Family Education Team at 314-454-2767 or email sm-pfet@bjc.org.
Please note: There is no charge for this educational opportunity, but space is limited. To cancel, please call the Simulation Lab at 314-319-8881. At least 48 hours’ notice is preferred for any cancellations.
