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SICS Evening Education Update - Prof Brendan McGrath - Tracheostomy Safety and Weaning

24th Oct 2024
6:00 - 7:30pm (GMT)
24th Oct 2024
6:00 - 7:30pm (GMT)
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Join the Scottish Intensive Care Society for an insightful and educational webinar, led by Professor Brendan McGrath, a renowned expert in patient safety and tracheostomy care. Prof McGrath is the NHS England National Clinical Advisor for Tracheostomy Care and the European lead of the Global Tracheostomy Collaborative.

This session is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of best practices in tracheostomy safety, weaning, and facilitating effective communication for patients.

Prof. McGrath will share evidence-based strategies and practical approaches to improve outcomes for patients with tracheostomies, with a focus on safety approaches, effective weaning processes, and enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers. The webinar aims to equip all allied health professionals—including intensivists, speech and language therapists, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists—with the latest knowledge and skills to optimise tracheostomy care.

Summary

Join the Scottish Intensive Care Society for an informative evening webinar with Prof. Brendan McGrath on Tracheostomy Safety and Weaning. This session aims to equip healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and practices in tracheostomy care, presenting evidence-based strategies and practical solutions to improve patient outcomes. It's an opportunity not to be missed for intensivists, speech and language therapists, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.

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Learning objectives

  1. Understand current best practices related to tracheostomy safety and comprehensively learn how to avoid common complications associated with the procedure.
  2. Be able to recognise the indications for weaning a patient off of a tracheostomy and understand the specific steps and strategies involved in the process.
  3. Learn about effective communication strategies to engage with patients about tracheostomy care, ensuring that they feel informed, involved, and empowered in their healthcare.
  4. Grasp evidence-based approaches for improving patient outcomes in tracheostomy care, enhancing participants' skills in providing such care.
  5. Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration by understanding the roles of different allied health professionals, such as speech and language therapists, nurses, and occupational therapists, in tracheostomy safety and weaning.
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24th Oct 2024
6:00 - 7:30pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
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Free
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