Mastering Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy

Join us for an educational webinar on Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy (PDT), a critical procedure in airway management. Within the webinar, we will cover techniques, indications and contraindications, potential complications and their management, as well as post-procedural care of the patient. Our expert intensive care physician will provide step-by-step guidance and answer questions to enhance your understanding and skills in performing PDT or caring for a patient undergoing this procedure. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to PDT, this webinar will offer valuable insights and practical tips to improve patient outcomes.

Time

February 4, 2025, at 19.00-20.30 Central European Time (CET)

Learning objectives

• Identify clinical indications and considerations for selecting PDT versus surgical tracheostomy.
• Summarize the steps of preparing a patient for PDT and performing the procedure safely and effectively.
• Understand the multidisciplinary approach in aftercare of the patient and tracheostomy site to prevent complications and improve outcomes.
• Gain insights into managing patients with tracheostomies in the ICU, including best practices and safety considerations.

Agenda

• Indications for tracheotomy
• Considerations and contraindications for performing a PDT vs Surgical Tracheotomy
• Guidance for preparation of a patient undergoing PDT
• Procedural steps for PDT
• Post-operative care and follow-up
• Q&A Session

Expert panel

Dr. Tim Frenzel

Dr. Tim Frenzel, Anesthesiologist-Intensivist, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands

Register to join

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