What is
Tracheostomy Support?

Tracheostomy care involves managing breathing through a surgically created airway in the neck. Supports include cleaning, suctioning, equipment use, and emergency response.

Skills

Knowledge

• Follow support plan for suctioning and airway maintenance

• Clean and monitor stoma sites

• Respond to blockages and breathing difficulties

• Use tracheostomy equipment safely (valves, nebulisers, humidifiers)

• Record and report issues and changes promptly

• Respiratory system and tracheostomy anatomy

• Infection control and hygiene practices

• Emergency first aid for blocked airways

• Signs of infection or stoma deterioration

• When to escalate concerns to health professionals

Complex Bowel Care

Enternal Feeding Support

Dysphagia Support

Ventilator Support

Urinary Catheter Support

Subcutaneous Injections

Complex Wound Care Support

DAILY PERSONAL ACTIVITIES ( HIGH INTENSITY)