Overview:
This grand round session will focus on the surgical airway- cricothyroidotomy Vs tracheostomy; indications and routine care. It will be led by Dr. Ruth Miriam Kagere an Assistant Lecturer in the Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Department at Mbarara University of Science and Technology(MUST). She also runs ENT services at Mbarara Regional Referral hospital(MRRH).
Tracheostomy and cricothyroidotomy are surgical airway procedures performed commonly to bypass upper airway obstruction. These procedures share a similar purpose although differ significantly in indication, techniques and applications in clinical practice. They have a very high potential for morbidity and mortality when not appropriately and skillfully handled. Considering the progressive improvement in critical hair worldwide, the frequency at which the procedures are done has gradually increased necessitating adequate knowledge and understanding of routine care and management of complications when they arise.
Target Audience:
This session is intended for Medical students, ENT- Clinicians, general practitioners, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of ENT.
Learning Objectives:
• Surgical anatomy of the anterior neck and cervical trachea
• Parts of a tracheostomy tube
• Indications for tracheostomy vs cricothyroidotomy
• Common complications of a tracheostomy and their management
• Post-operative care of the tracheostomy tube and the stoma
Moderator: Dr. Ruth Miriam Kagere
Program outline:
1. Case presentations (Dr. Ivan Latim, Dr. Akampa Victor)
2. Introduction to tracheostomy. Dr. Abdullah Farah
3. Indications and contraindications. Dr. Claire Ninsiima
4. Patient consent Dr. Alice Namucwa
5. Tracheostomy tube types and tube selection. Dr. Mohamed Abdinoor
6. Complications Dr. Boniface Woniala
7. Routine care and closing remarks
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Meeting ID: 919 5598 8784
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