Management of Adult Patients with Tracheostomy in the Acute Care Setting

Publication Date: December 31, 2020
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

Evidence supports the use of tracheostomy bundles that have been evaluated and approved by a team of subject-matter experts for tracheostomized adult patients in the acute care setting.
(Evidence level B; median appropriateness score 7, range 6–8)
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Evidence Levels Likert Scale (1–9) (Harm vs. Benefit)
A Strong All votes ≥7
B Weak Any vote <7
C Expert opinion

Overview

Title

Management of Adult Patients with Tracheostomy in the Acute Care Setting

Authoring Organization

American Association for Respiratory Care