An Interprofessional Approach to Preventing Tracheostomy-Related Pressure Injuries

CONCLUSIONS Use of the bundle resulted in a significant reduction in the incidence of TRPI. Timely escalation of possible tracheostomy injuries or tracheostomies at risk enabled rapid intervention, likely preventing many injuries, and real-time feedback to clinicians reinforced best practices. Interprofessional collaboration is necessary to provide optimal tracheostomy care and ensure the best outcomes.
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research