National Tracheostomy Safety Project.
Speech and swallow valves aren't just used for communication. They can be used in far more, and aren't just fitted in decannulation - the removal of the tracheostomy tube. Discover the multiple uses and functions of speech and swallow valves in young children, explained by Jo Marks from Manchester Children's Hospital, UK, in this short video.
Our goal is to improve the safety and quality of care for patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies through education. We’ve collaborated with key stakeholders in tracheostomy care and developed these freely accessible resources, supported by online learning developed with the Department of Health. We’ve worked with the Global Tracheostomy Collaborative since 2012 to improve care for patients and their families around the world.
This is one of a series of videos dedicated to training and education around paediatric tracheostomy care. The videos feature patients and their families and carers demonstrating and explaining their experiences with tracheostomies. All of the participants have given appropriate consent to feature in these videos.
Access training videos and resources for Basic Care, Emergency Care and Vocalisation & Swallowing. Download and print bedhead signs and emergency algorithms from our resources. Download the NTSP app from the App Store or Google Play. #GetTrachReady
