Join us for an on-demand 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.
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.
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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
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